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BLACKFEET NATION
Tribal Documents Department/Records Management Office
P.O. Box 85O
Browning Mt. 594L7
(4O6)338-7eeO
documents @blackfeetnation. com
BLACKFEET TRIBAL BUSINESS COT]NCIL
MINUTES
APPROVED
AUGUST 26,2024
SPECIAL SESSION
L. May 21 2024
General Session .
2. May 15,2024
Special Session
3. May 16,2024
Special Session
4. May 23,2024
Special Session
5. May 24,2024
Special Session
6. May 24,2024
Executive Session
7. May 31r 2024
Special Session
8. June 1312024
General Session
9. July 1,2024
Special Session
10. July 2,2024
11. July 8r 2024
12. July 11r 2024
13. July 16,2024
14. July 17,2024
15. July 18,2024
16. July 19,2024
17. July 23,2024
18. August 1r 2024
19. August 5r 2024
20. August 712024
Special Session
Special Session
Inauguration
Special Session
Special Session
Special Session
Special Session
Special Session
General Session
Executive Session
Executive Session
-GD
BLACKFEET NATION
P.O. Box 850, Browning,
Ml 59417
Telephone: (406) 338-7521 I Fax: (406) 338-7530
BLACKFEET TRIBAI. RUSINESS COUNCII,
EXECUTIVT'COMMITTEF
Rodney R. Gervais, Jr. - Chairman
Shelly M. Hall - Vice Chairman
Patrick D. Armstrong, Jr. - Secretary
Lionel Kennerly, Sr. - Treasurer
Rodney R. Gervais, Jr.
Shelly M. Hall
Patrick D. Armstrong, Jr.
Thomas L. Rutherford, Jr.
Cleo Bullshoe Main
Everett D. Armstrong
Kristy L. Bullshoe
Iliff"Scott" Kipp, Sr.
Michael J. Comes at Night
MINUTES OF THE
BLACKFEET TRIBAL BUSINESS COUNCIL
GENERAL SESSION
TRIBAL CONFERENCE ROOM
MAY 2,2024
9:18 A.M.
Chairman Iliff Kipp Sr. called the meeting to order and Secretary Patrick Armstrong Jr.
called roll with the following present to constitute a Quorum of seven (7) members:
Iliff Kipp Sr.
Thomas Rutherford
Everett Armstrong
Patrick Armstrong Jr.
Shelly Hall
Robert DesRosier
Virgil Last Star
INVOCATION: Wilma Manywhitehorses gave the prayer.
AGENDA: Items were added to the Agenda.
BOARD MINUTES: Thomas Rutherford Jr. made a motion
APPROVING I-16.24
to approve the January 1612024 Land Board Minutes, as presented. Second by Patrick
Armstrong Jr. Motion carried unanimousty. (7) Excerpt l#E,2024-81\
APPROVING 2-13-24 LAND BOARD MINUTES: Thomas Rutherford Jr. made a motion
to approve the FebruarT 13, 2024Land Board Minutes, as presented. Second by Everett
Armstrong. Motion carried unanimously. (7) Excerpt {#82024-821
APPROVING 3-12-24 LAND BOARD MINUTES: Everett Armstrong made a motion to
approve the March 12,2024 Land Board Minutes, as presented. Second by Thomas
Rutherford Jr. Motion carried unanimousty. (7) Excerpt l#82024-831
Page 2, May 2, 2024 General Session
***Virgil Last Star entered the meeting at 9:29 A.M. (8)***
INCLUDING UNOCCUPIED HOMES AROUND ALL CHIEFS PARK TO BE
INCLUDED IN SURVEY FOR ALL CHIEFS PARK: Shelly Hall made a motion by
Resolution to include unoccupied homes around All Chiefs Park to be included in Survey
for All Chiefs Park Second by Marvin Weatherwax Jr. Motion carried unanimously. (8)
BLACKFEET SOLID WASTE OPERATING HOURS: Shelly Hall made a motion to
direct Blackfeet Solid Waste to remain open on the first Saturday of every month from
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Second by Everett Armstrong. Motion carried unanimously. (8)
Excerpt {#82024-841
APPROVING CONTRACT WITH SWANK ENTERPRISES FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE HEART BUTTE ARBOR PENDING HIRE OF
INSPECTOR: Virgil Last Star made a motion by Resolution to approve a Contract with
Swank Enterprises for the Construction of the Heart Butte Arbor pending the hire of an
Inspector for the project. Second by Shelly Hall. Motion carried unanimously. (8)
APPROVING $5OO.OOO.OO FROM THE ST. MARY'S WATER FUNDING FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE HEART BUTTE ARBOR: Patrick Armstrong Jr. made a
motion by Resolution to approve $5001000.00 from the St. Mary's Water funding for
construction of the Heart Butte Arbor. Second by Virgil Last Star. Motion carried
unanimously. (8)
WATER DEPARTMENT UPDATE: Kwebb Galbreath, Water Department Director, was
present at the meeting to update the BTBC on projects within the Department.
AUTHORIZING DOWL TO PROVIDE FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR CHEWING
BLACK BONES UNDER THE WATER DEPARTMENT: Shelly Hall made a motion by
Resolution to authorize DOWL to provide a Feasibility Study for Chewing Black Bones
area under the Water Department. Second by Patrick Armstrong Jr. Motion carried
unanimously. (8)
CONTROLLED BURN UPDATE: Marti Rutherford, Blackfeet Volunteer Fire Department,
was present at the meeting to update the BTBC on controlled burns. No action.
HONORARY WOMEN'S COUNCIL: Wilma Manywhitehorses, Annie Vielle, Violet Provic
and Rose Wolfchild, Honorary Women's Council, were present at the meeting to discuss
election, closed sessions and homelessness.
HONORARY MEN'S COUNCIL: Steve Fenner, George Kipp, Richard "Dick" Bird, Bill
Spotted Eagle, Edmund "Wishy" Augare, Kenneth Oscar and Charles DeRoche, Honorary Men's
Council, were present at the meeting to discuss healthcare and alcohol issues.
Page 3, May 2, 2024 General Session
MEDICARE/BANKER'S LIFE: Brian Koster was present at the meeting to discuss Medicare
plans for Tribal Members outside of IHS.
Further discussion regarding TSHIP
***Patrick Armstrong Jr. left the meetins at ll:14 A.M. (7)***
STEPHANIE IRON SHOOTER/DPHHS: Stephanie Iron Shooter was present at the meeting
to introduce herself and discuss projects moving forward.
***Patrick Armstrong Jr. entered the meeting at 11:26 AM. (8)***
GRACE BARRINS/DATA: Grace Barrins, MT State University Student, was present at the
meeting to discuss data. No action.
***Thomas Rutherford Jr. left the meetins at 11:40 A.M. (7)***
APPROVING ONE (1) ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANT FOR HOME IMPROVEMENT
UNDER THE 2022 IIIP WORK PLAN CATEGORY B (CLOSED SESSION: Robert
DesRosier made a motion by {#336-2024} to approve one (1) eligible participant for Home
Improvement under the2022 HIP Work Plan Category B. Second by Marvin Weatherwax
Jr. Motion carried unanimously. (7)
***Shellv Hall left the meetine at 11:43 A.M. (6)***
HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPLICANTS: Discussion regarding HIP applicants
***Thomas Rutherford Jr. entered the meeting at 11:50 A.M. (7)***
VETERAN'S WALL: Discussion regarding the veteran's wall tiles. No action.
RECESS: The meeting recessed at 12:08 P.M. (7)
RECONVENE: The meeting reconvened at 1:15 P.M. with the following members to
constitute seven (7) members:
IliffKipp Sr.
Thomas Rutherford Jr.
Everett Armstrong
Robert DesRosier
Shelly Hall
Patrick Armstsrong Jr.
Virgil Last Star
Page 4, May 2, 2024 GeneralSession
GENERAL SESSION TO REMAIN OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: Shelly Hall made a motion
to declare that all BTBC General Session Meetings are to remain open to the public, all
Closed Sessions will be held at a separate meeting. Second by Patrick Armstrong Jr.
Motion carried unanimously. (7) Excerpt {#E2024-85}
HOUSING ISSUE (CLOSED SESSION: Discussion regarding a housing issue.
CONFIDENTIAL EXCERPT (CLOSED SE S SION) : Excerpt {#82024-861
TRIBAL CREDIT DEPARTMENT (CLOSED SESSION: Tenneill Tatsey, Tribal Credit
Director, was present at the meeting to request BTBC action.
APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE BLACKFEET CREDIT DEPARTMENT
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, REGARDING GARNISHMENT OF PER CAPITA
PAYMENT FOR DELINOUENT LOANS (2024) (CLOSED SESSION: Thomas
Rutherford Jr. made a motion by Resolution {#366-2024\ to approve the First Amendment
to the Blackfeet Credit Department Policies and Procedures, regarding Garnishment of Per
Capita payments for delinquent loans. Second by Everett Armstrong. Motion carried with
a vote of five (5) FOR; two (2) OPPOSED, Robert DesRosier & Shelty Hall. (5-2) (7)
TRIBAL CREDIT DEPARTMENT BUDGET (CLOSED SESSION: Discussion. No action.
CONFIDENTIAL PERSONNEL RESOLUTION (CLOSED SESSION): A confidential
personnel action was taken.
APPROVING TEMPORARY TOUR OF DUTY FOR THE BLACKFEET TRIBE
(CLOSED SESSION: Thomas Rutherford Jr. made a motion by Resolution {#341-2024\
to approve the following temporary Tour of Duty for the Blackfeet Tribe for all Tribal
Departments:
Monday through Thursday 7:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. June 1,2024 - September 1,2024.
Tribal Directors are to assign separate Tour of Duty for all essential personnel.
Second by Virgil Last Star. Motion carried unanimously. (7)
ENROLLMENT ACTIONS (CLOSED SESSION: Confidential Enrollment Actions were
taken, and the Minutes are completed separately.
BEO DIRECTOR TO ATTEND EACH SCHEDULED LAND BOARD MEETING
(CLOSED SESSION: Shelly Hall made a motion to direct the Blackfeet Environmental
Director to attend each scheduled Land Board Meeting. Second by Everett Armstrong.
Motion carried unanimously. (7) Excerpt {#82024-871
Page 5, May 2, 2024 GeneralSession
BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT (CLOSED SESSION): Discussion regarding abandoned
buildings, litter and junk cars. Further discussions will be held in the beautification project
meetings.
APPROVING AUTHORIZATION FORM TO INITIATE DISBURSEMENTS AND
RECEIVE INFORMATION ON TRIBAL ACCOUNTS WITH THE BUREAU OF
TRUST FUNDS ADMINISTRATION (CLOSED SESSION): Shelly Hall made a motion by
Resolution {#338-2024} to approve the Authorization Form to initiate disbursements and
receive information on Tribal Accounts with the Bureau of Trust Funds Administration.
Second by Patrick Armstrong Jr. Motion carried unanimously. (7)
APPROVING BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE 2024 TRIBAL ELECTION BOARI)
(CLOSED SESSION: Robert DesRosier made a motion by Resolution {#339-2024} to
approve a budget amendment for the 2024Tnbal Election Board in the amount of
$30,000.00 from the Buildings and General budget. Second by Patrick Armstrong Jr.
Motion carried unanimously. (7)
APPROVING BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE BLACKFEET LEGAL
DEPARTMENT (CLOSED SESSION: Patrick Armstrong Jr. made a motion by
Resolution to approve a budget amendment for the Blackfeet Legal Department in the
amount of $221000.00 from the Buildings and General budget. Second by Everett
Armstrong. Motion carried unanimously. (7)
PROPERTY PURCHASE (CLOSED SESSION: Discussion regarding a property
purchase. No action, further discussion will be held.
APPROVING PAYMENT TO WOODROW "JAY" WELLS (CLOSED SESSION): Virgil
Last Star made a motion to approve payment in the amount of $8,500.00 from the
Buildings and General budget to Woodrow "Jay" Wells for one (1) grazing season. Second
by Thomas Rutherford Jr. Motion carried unanimously. (7) Excerpt {#E,2024-881
APPROVING CONTRACT WITH EDWARDS CONSTRUCTION TO COMPLETE
Patrick
PHASE II OF THE HEART BU
Armstrong Jr. made a motion by Resolution to approve a Contract with Edwards
Construction to complete Phase II of the Heart Butte Senior Center. Second by Robert
DesRosier. Motion carried unanimously. (7)
APPROVING BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $5O.OOO.OO FOR
STAGELINEPIZZA (CLOSED JES$IQNL Everett Arm strong made a motion by
Resolution l#389-2024) to approve a budget amendment in the amount of $50,000.00 for
Stageline Ptzza. Second by Patrick Armstrong Jr. Motion carried unanimously. (7)
Page 6, May 2, 2024 General Session
WATER DEPARTMENT UPDATE (CLOSED SESSION: KWebb Galbreath, Water
Department Director, was present at the meeting to update the BTBC. No action.
***Patrick Armstronq Jr. left the meetine at 3:59 P.M. (6)***
APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF THE ADULT HEALING TO WELLNESS COURT
GRANT FY 2024 (CLOSED SESSION: Everett Armstrong made a motion by Resolution
{#362-2024} to approve the submission of the Adult Healing to Wellness Court grant for
fiscal year 2024, Second by Thomas Rutherford Jr. Motion carried unanimously. (6)
***Everett Armstrong left the meeting at 4:05 P.M,ll5lt**
LEGAL ISSUE (CLOSED SESSION): Derek Kline, Special Counsel, was present at the
meeting to discuss a legal issue.
***Everett Armstrong entered the meeting at 4:13 P.M. (6)***
CONFIDENTIAL RESOLUTION (CLOSED SESSION: A Confidential Legal action was
taken.
NEW SECURITY SYSTEM (CLOSED SESSION: Donna YellowOwl, Facilities Director,
was present at the meeting to update the BTBC on the new camera/security system. No
action.
***Marvin Weatherwax Jr. entered the meetins at 4:38 P.M. (7)***
***Virsil Last Star left the meetine at 4:44 P.M. (6)***
CONFIDENTIAL RESOLUTION (CLOSED SESSION: A Confidential Personnel action
was taken.
APPROVING A CONTINUED SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT FOR PROJECT
CQQRDTNATION SERVICES TO THE BLACKFEET TRIBAL BUSINESS COUNCIL,
FOR THE BLACKFEET WELLNESS CENTER AND OTHER SPECIAL PROJECTS
(CLOSED SESSION: Thomas Rutherford Jr. made a motion by Resolution {#359-2024\
to approve a continued Sole Source Contract for Project Coordination Services to the
BTBC for the Blackfeet Wellness Center and other special projects. Second by Everett
Armstrong. Motion carried unanimously. (6)
***Virgil Last Star entered the meeting at 4:45 P.M. (7)***
Page7, May 2, 2024 General Session
FROM JUUL SETTLEMENT TO FUND
APPROVING ALLOCATION OF
(CLOSED
SESSION: Robert DesRosier
TOBACCO YOUTH WARRIOR SUMMIT
made a motion by Resolution {#361-20241to approve an allocation of $60,806.65 from
JUUL Settlement to fund Tobacco Youth Warrior Summit. Second by Thomas Rutherford
Jr. Motion carried unanimously. (7)
ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE UPDATE (CLOSED SESSION): Discussion. No
action.
PROHIBITING TRANSACTIONS WITH FOREIGN ADVERSARIES TO THE UNITED
STATES ON THE BLACKFEET RESERVATION (CLOSED SESSION: ThOMAS
Rutherford Jr. made a motion by Resolution l#342-20241to prohibit transactions with
Foreign Adversaries to the United States on the Blackfeet Reservation. Second by Shelty
Hall. Motion carried unanimously. (7)
***Robert DesRosier left the meetins at 5:10 P.M. (6)***
APPROVING AMENDMENT TO PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES (2024)
RATING OF DIRECTOR APPLICATIONS SHALL BE DONE BY THREE PEOPLE
(CLOSED SESSION: Shelly Hall made a motion by Resolution to approve amendment to
the Personnel Policies and Procedures to include rating of Director applications shall be
done by three people. Second by Thomas Rutherford Jr. Motion carried unanimously. (6)
L LEADERSHIP IN SUPPORT OF
SUPPORTING ROCKY MOUNTAIN
ATION TITLED *TRIBAL HEALTH
TRIBAL EPIDEMIOLOGY CENTERS
IN TRIBAL INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW
MEASURES'TO THE ROCKY
BOARD (CLOSED SESSION: Thomas Rutherford Jr. made a motion by Resolution
{#360-2024} to support Rocky Mountain Tribal Leadership in support of Tribal
Epidemiology Centers application titled "Tribal Health Measures" to the Rocky Mountain
Tribal Institutional Review Board. Second by Marvin Weatherwax Jr. Motion carried
unanimously. (6)
ESTABLISHING DOMESTIC AI\IMAL COMMITTEE (CLOSED SESSION: Shelly
Hall made a motion by Resolution to approve the establishment of a Domestic Animal
Committee, with positions to be advertised. Second by Everett Armstrong. Motion carried
unanimously. (7)
CONFIDENTIAL RESOLUTION (CLOSED SESSION : Resolution {#37 2-20241
Page 8, May 2, 2024 General Session
CONFIDENTIAL PERSONNEL RESOLUTION (CLOSED SESSION: Resolution {#41520241
RICULTURE DIRECTOR (CLOSED
APPROVING WAGE FOR ASSISTANT
SESSION: Everett Armstrong made a motion by Resolution to approve the wage for the
Assistant Agriculture Director at the rate of $22.00 an hour. Second by Robert DesRosier.
Motion carried unanimously. (7)
MISTY LAPLANT/CONTRACT SERVICES (CLOSED SESSION: Misty Laplant was
present at the meeting to discuss renewal of a contract with the Blackfeet Tribe. No action.
LAND ISSUE/ (CLOSED SESSION: Discussion regarding a land issue. The issue will be
addressed by the Legal Department.
ADJOURNMENT: Virgil Last Star made a Motion to Adjourn. Second by Everett
Armstrong. Motion carried unanimously. (7) The Meeting Adjourned at 6:43 P.M.
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Tribal Business Council
BLACKFEET NATION
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P.O. Box 850, Browning,
59417
(406)
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Telephone:
33 8-7530
338-7 521 I F ax:
BI,ACKFEET TRIBAL BUSINESS COUNCII
EXF.CUTIVE COMMITTEE
Rodney R- Gervais, Jr. - Chairman
Shelly M. Hall - Vice Chairman
Patrick D. Armstrong, Jr. - Secretary
Lionel Kennerly, Sr. - Treasurer
Rodney R. Gervais, Jr.
Shelly M. Hall
Patrick D. Armstrong, Jr.
Thomas L. Rutherford, Jr.
Cleo Bullshoe Main
Everett D. Armstrong
Kristy L. Bullshoe
Iliff"Scott'Kipp, Sr.
Michael J. Comes at Night
MINUTES OF THE
BLACKFEET TRIBAL BUSINESS COUNCIL
SPECIAL SESSION
TRIBAL CONFERENCE ROOM
MAY 15,2024
9:26 A.M.
Chairman Iliff Kipp Sr. called the meeting to order and Secretary Patrick Armstrong Jr.
called roll with the following present to constitute a Quorum of seven (7) members:
IliffKipp Sr.
Shelly Hall
Virgil Last Star
Patrick Armstrong Jr.
Everett Armstrong
Thomas Rutherford Jr.
Robert DesRosier
INVOCATION: Everett Armstrong gave the prayer.
AGENDA: Items were added to the agenda.
TAX INCREASES: Discussion regarding increases on Land Taxes.
Further discussion will be held.
***Maruin Weatherrvax Jr. entered the meeting at 9:39 A.M. (8)***
***Everett Armstrong left the meeting at 9:40 A.M. (7)***
RECOMMENDING SARAH WOLFTAIL AND LEA WETZEL AS THE BLACKFEET
REPRESENTATIVES FOR MMIP (CLOSED SESSION: Robert DesRosier made a
motion by Resolution {#381-20241to recommend Sarah Wolftail and Lea Wetzel as the
Blackfeet Representatives for MMIP. Second by Patrick Armstrong Jr. Motion carried
unanimously. (7)
Page 2, May 15, 2024 Special Session
***Everett Armstrons entered the meetins at 9:41 A.M. (8)***
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 165-2024 UPDATING THE OCCUPANCY
AGREEMENT WITH BLACKFEET MMIP FOR THE BLACKFEET HERITAGE
CENTER (CLOSED SESSION: Robert DesRosier made a motion by Resolution {#1652024A1to amend Resolution No. 165-2024 updating the Occupancy Agreement with
Blackfeet MMIP for the Blackfeet Heritage Center. Second by Virgil Last Star. Motion
carried unanimously. (7)
AGENDA: Items were added to the agenda.
TRANSIT (CLOSED SESSION: Warren Blackman, Blackfeet Transit Director, was present at
the meeting.
AUTHORIZING THE BLACKFEET TRANSIT PROGRAM TO APPLY FOR A GRANT
THROUGH THE STATE OF MONTANA ENTITLED "TRANSIT 53II OPERATING
GRANT" FY 2025: Thomas Rutherford Jr. made a motion by Resolution to authorize the
Blackfeet Transit Program to apply for a Grant through the State of Montana entitled
"Transit 5311 Operating Grant" FY 2025. Second by Virgil Last Star. Motion carried
unanimously. (7)
***Robert DesRosier left the meetins at 9:55 A.M. (6)***
APPROVING STANDARD FORM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN OWNER AND
CONTRACTOR (STIPULATED SUM) WITH SWANK FOR THE BLACKFEET
TRANSIT FACILITY ADDITION (CLOSED SESSION: Thomas Rutherford Jr. made a
motion by Resolution {#413-20241to approve a Standard Form of Agreement between
Owner and Contractor (stipulated sum) with Swank for the Blackfeet Transit facility
addition. Second by Virgil Last Star. Motion carried unanimously. (6)
***Robert DesRosier entered the meeting at 9:55 A.M. (7)***
***Everett Armstronq entered the meetinq at 9:56 A.M. (8)***
APPROVING SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT FOR EDWARD KENNEDY AND
ASSOCIATES FOR EVENT STAGE AND LANDSCAPING (CLOSED SESSION:
Patrick Armstrong Jr. made a motion by Resolution to approve a Sole Source Contract for
Edward Kennedy and Associates for event stage and landscaping. Second by Robert
DesRosier. Motion carried with a vote of five (5) FOR; three (3) OPPOSED, Shelly Hall,
Virgil Last Star & Thomas Rutherford Jr. (5-3) (8)
Page 3, May 15, 2024 Special Session
APPROVAL OF BTBC MINUTES (CLOSED SESSION: Presented to the BTBC were the
April 3,2024 Special Session Minutes; the April 3,2024 Enrollment Minutes; the April 4,2024
General Session Minutes; the April 10,2024 Special Session Minutes; the April 10,2024
Executive Session Minutes; the April 17,2024 Special Session Minutes; and the
Apil 29, 2024 Special Session Minutes.
Thomas Rutherford Jr. made a motion to approve the Minutes, as presented. Second by
Everett Armstrong. Motion carried unanimously. (8)
MOTION TO RESCIND RESOLUTION NO. 295-2024 "DECLARING A STATE OF
EMERGENCY REGARDING PROSECUTIONS OF CRIME. CHILD WELFARE
MATTERS. & ESTABLISHING AN AD HOC OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY
GENERAL (CLOSED SESSION: Shelly Hall made a motion to Rescind Resolution No.
295-2024 "Declaring a State of Emergency Regarding Prosecutions of Crime, Child
Welfare Matters & Establishing an Ad Hoc Oflice of the Attorney General. Second by
Robert DesRosier.
Discussion with the Legal Department regarding the Administrative mod, case dismissals and
child removals.
Shelly Hall WITHDREW her motion. Robert DesRosier WITHDREW his second.
***Robert DesRosier left the meetins at 10:28 A.M. (7)***
TRIBAL COURT/PERSONNEL ISSUES (CLOSED SESSION): Marshalene Last Star was
present at the meeting to discuss personnel issues.
CONFIDENTIAL PERSONNEL RESOLUTION (CLOSED SESSION): Resolution {#38220241
***Patrick Armstrons Jr. left the meetins at 1l:24 A.M. (7)***
ALL CONTTTACTS AND WAGE INCREASE REQUESTS TO BE PRESENTED TO
THE FINANCE COMMITTEE (CLOSED SESSION: Shelly Hall made a motion to direct
all new/amended Contracts and Wage Increase requests to be presented to the Finance
Committee first. Second by Thomas Rutherford Jr. Motion carried unanimously. (7)
Excerpt {#82024-891
***Patrick Armstrong Jr. entered the meetins at 11:26 A.M. (8)***
Page 4, May 15, 2024 Special Session
SWEARING IN/BLACKFEET TRIBAL COURT CHIEF JUDGE (CLOSED SESSION:
Chairman Iliff Kipp Sr. swore in Bryan Dupois as the Blackfeet Tribal Court Chief Judge.
***Patrick Armstrons Jr. left the meetins at 11:42 A.M. (7)***
***Thomas Rutherford Jr. left the meeting at l1:42 A.M. (6)***
MISTY LAPLANT/CONTRACT (CLOSED SESSION: Misty Laplant presented a
proposed budget and contract for Opioid Response.
***Thomas Rutherford Jr. entered the meeting. at ll:49 A.M. (7)***
***Patrick Armstrong Jr. entered the meeting at 11:50 A.M. (8)***
***Marvin Weatherwax Jr. left the meeting at l1:51 A.M. 17;'t't*
APPROVING FY 2024 BUDGET FOR OPIOID RESPONSE PILOT PROGRAM
(CLOSED SESSION: Robert DesRosier made a motion by Resolution {#402-20241to
approve aFY 2024 budget not to exceed $300,000.00 and any remainder to be approved for
the FY 2025 budget upon review of the project by September 30, 2024. Second by Everett
Armstrong.
Robert DesRosier AMENDED his motion to include a Contract for Misty Laplant to
administer the budget. Second by Evereff Armstrong. Motion carried with a vote of six (6)
FOR; one (1) ABSTAIN, Thomas Rutherford Jr. (6-0-1) (7)
STUDENT ATHLETES (CLOSED SESSION: Various student athletes were recognized and
honored for sports and academics.
OFFICE CLOSURE/2024 TRIBAL ELECTIONS (CLOSED SESSION: Patrick
Armstrong Jr. made a motion to approve the following office closures for the 2024Tribal
Elections:
June 3, 2024 - Roland Kennerly Building to close at noon
June 4, 2024 - ALL Tribal Offices to be closed all day
Jane24r2024 - Roland Kennerly Building to close at noon
June 25, 2024 - ALL Tribal Offices to be closed all day.
Second by Everett Armstrong. Motion carried unanimously. (8) Excerpt {#82024-901
PAPERLESS FINANCE PROCESS (CLOSED SESSION): Lionel Kennerly, Treasurer, was
present at the meeting to discuss the transition to paperless payments. No action.
***Marvin Weatherwax Jr. left the meeting at 1:33 P.M. (7)***
***Robert DesRosier left the meetins at 1:37 P.M. (6)***
Page 5, May 15, 2024 Special Session
APPROVING CONTRACT WITH EDW RDS CONSTRUCTION TO COMPLETE
PHASE II OF THE HEART BUTTE SENIOR CENTER (CLOSED SESSION: Thomas
Rutherford Jr. made a motion by Resolution to approve a Contract with Edwards
Construction to complete Phase II of the Heart Butte Senior Center. Second by Everett
Armstrong. Motion carried unanimously. (6)
APPROVING PAYMENT TO GLOBAL GAMING & HOSPITALITY CAPITAL
NSES INCURRED TO BE PAID BY SIYEH
ADVISORS. LLC FOR ADDITIONAL
(CLOSED
SESSION: Thomas Rutherford Jr. made a motion by
CORPORATION
Resolution {#414-2024} to approve payment to Global Gaming & Hospitality Capital
Advisors, LLC for additional expenses incurred to be paid by Siyeh Corporation. Second
by Everett Armstrong. Motion carried with a vote of five (5) FOR; one (1) OPPOSED,
Shelly Hall. (5-1) (6)
TRAINING (CLOSED SESSION):
APPROVING PAYMENT FOR
Thomas Rutherford Jr. made a motion by Resolution to approve payment for the
Manpower Training. Second by Everett Armstrong. Motion carried unanimousty. (6)
***Robert DesRosier entered the meeting at 2:00 P.M. (7)***
HONORARY COUNCIL MEETINGS (CLOSED SESSIQN)i Shelly Hall made a motion
by Resolution to limit the number of Honorary Council Meetings (paid) to two (2) meetings
per month. Second by Thomas Rutherford Jr. Motion carried unanimously. (7)
BUDGET/STAGELINE PIZZA (CLOSED SESSION: Discussion. No action.
SPECIAL PROJECTS (CLOSED SESSION): Discussion regarding the special projects
program. No action.
CONFIDENTIAL PERSONNEL RESOLUTION (CLOSED SESSION: Resolution {#41520241
Dorothy Still Smoking and Debbie Bullshoe were
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present at the meeting to discuss a Grant Writing Center.
Discussion with the Planning Department. No action.
APPROVING SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT WITH BLACKTOP SOLUTIONS FOR
DAYS (CLOSED SESSION: Everett Armstrong made a
NORTH AMERICAN
motion by Resolution to approve a Sole Source Contract with Blacktop Solutions for North
American Indian Days. Second by Robert DesRosier. Motion carried unanimousty. (8)
Page 6, May 15, 2024 Special Session
APPROVING SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT WITH RICK HOYT FOR NORTH
AMERICAN INDIAN DAYS SECURITY (CLOSED SESSION: Everett Armstrong made
a motion by Resolution to approve a Sole Source Contract with Rick Hoyt for North
American Indian Days Security. Second by Patrick Armstrong Jr. Motion carried
unanimously. (8)
AUTHORIZING THE TRIBAL HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT APPLICATION TO
THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CLOSED
SESSION: Robert DesRosier made a motion by Resolution {#449-20241to authorize the
Tribal Homeland Security Grant Application to the United States Department of
Homeland Security. Second by Marvin Weather"wax Jr. Motion carried unanimously. (8)
APPROVING PAYOFF QUOTE FOR PROPERTY CONTRACT FOR DEED (CLOSED
SESSION): Thomas Rutherford Jr. made a motion by Resolution {#394-2024\ to approve
the Payoff Quote for property Contract for Deed. Second by Robert DesRosier. Motion
carried with a vote of seven (7) FOR; one (1) ABSTAIN, Shelly Hall. (7-0-1) (8)
DISCLAIMER AND RELINOUISHMENT OF INHERITANCE OF TRUST OR
RESTRICTED LAND WHICH ARE UNDER 5% FROM ESTATE (CLOSED SESSION:
Maruin Weatherwax Jr. made a motion by Resolution {#383-2024\ to approve a disclaimer
and relinquishment of inheritance of Trust or Restricted lands which are under 57" from
an Estate. Second by Robert DesRosier. Motion carried unanimously. (8)
APPROVING REGISTRATION AUTHORITY AGREEMENT WITH FTI TO PROVIDE
DIGITAL IDENTITY CREDENTIALS TO THE BLACKFEET TRIBE (CLOSED
SESSION: Marvin Weatherwax Jr. made a motion by Resolution {#416-20241to approve
a Registration Authority Agreement with the Foundation of Trusted ldentity to provide
digital identity credentials to the Blackfeet Tribe. Second by Patrick Armstrong Jr. Motion
carried unanimously. (8)
***Marvin Weather"wax Jr. left the meeting at 4:26 P.M. (7)***
HOUSING ISSUE (CLOSED SESSION: Discussion regarding a housing issue. No action.
***Virsil Last Star left the meeting at 4:34 P.M. (6)***
ALL FINANCIAL REOUESTS TO BE PRESENTED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
(CLOSED SESSION): Shelly Hall made a motion to direct all financial requests to be
presented to the Finance Committee. Second by Thomas Rutherford Jr. Motion carried
unanimously. (6) Excerpt l#82024-9ll
ENROLLMENT ACTIONS: Confidential Enrollment Actions were taken, and the Minutes
are completed separately.
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RECESS: The meeting recessed at 4:40 P.M. (6)
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D. Armstrong Jr., Secretary
Tribal Business Council
BLACKFEET NATION
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P.O. Box 850, Browning,
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Telephone: (406\ 338-7521 I Fax: (406) 338-7530
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BLACKFF-F'-T TRIBAL BUSINESS COUNCIL
Rodney R. Gervais, Jr.
Shelly M. Hall
Patrick D. Armstrong, Jr.
Thomas L. Rutherford, Jr.
Cleo Bullshoe Main
Everett D. Armstrong
Kristy L. Bullshoe
EXECUTTVE COMMITTEE
Rodney R. Gervais, Jr. - Chairman
Shelly M. Hall - Vice Chairman
Patrick D. Armstrong, Jr. - Secretary
Lionel Kennerly, Sr. - Treasurer
Iliff"Scon" Kipp, Sr.
Michael J. Comes at Night
MINUTES OF THE
BLACKFEET TRIBAL BUSINESS COUNCIL
SPECIAL SESSION
TRIBAL CONFERENCE ROOM
MAY 16,2024
9:19 A.M.
Chairman lliff Kipp Sr. called the meeting to order and acting Secretary Thomas
Rutherford Jr. called roll with the following present to constitute a Quorum of seven (7)
members:
Iliff Kipp Sr.
Shelly Hall
Virgil Last Star
Thomas Rutherford Jr.
Marvin Weatherwax Jr.
Robert DesRosier
Everett Armstrong
INVOCATION: Robert Crawford gave the prayer.
APPROVING ADVERTISEMENT OF BID FOR THE PO'KA RANCH FIELD (CLOSED
SESSION): Thomas Rutherford Jr. made a motion to bid out the Po'Ka Ranch field for
five years at a $12.00 an acre minimum and lessor will need to complete fencing. Second by
Shelly Hall.
Thomas Rutherford Jr. AMENDED his motion to include public access for sweet grass
harvesting. Second by Shetly Hall. Motion carried unanimously. (7) Excerpt l#82024-98\
***Patrick Armstrons Jr. entered the meetinp at9z28 A.M. (8)***
CONFIDENTIAL EXCERPT (CLOSED SESSION : Excerpt {#E,2024-991
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CONFIDENTIAL LAND ISSUE (CLOSED SESSION: Discussion regarding a land issue.
CONFIDENTIAL RESOLUTION (CLOSED SESSION : {#393-20241
CONFIDENTIAL LAND ISSUE (CLOSED SESSION): Discussion regarding a land issue.
CANDIDATES (CLOSED SESSION):
APPROVING CERTIFICATION OF 2024
Thomas Rutherford Jr. made a motion to approve the fifty-three (53) Blackfeet Tribal
Business Council Candidates, as presented, based upon the recommendation of the 2024
Blackfeet Tribal Election Board. Second by Patrick Armstrong Jr. Motion carried with a
vote of six (6) FOR; one (1) ABSTAIN, Virgil Last Star (6-0-1) (7) Excerpt {#82024-92}
***Robert DesRosier left the meetine at 10:49 A.M. (6)***
REOUESTING STATUS OF PROPERTIES NEAR BLACKF'EET TRIBAL OFFICE
(CLOSED SESSION: Everett Armstrong made a motion by Resolution to request the
Status of the land of properties near the Blackfeet Tribal Office from the BIA. Second by
Thomas Rutherford Jr. Motion carried unanimousty. (6)
APPROVING 4-9-24 LAND BOARD MINUTES (CLOSED SESSION: Shelly Hall made a
motion to approve the April 912024 Land Board Minutes, as presented. Second by Patrick
Armstrong Jr. Motion carried unanimously. (6) Excerpt {#E,2024-951
APPROVING DEMOLITION OF BUILDING LOCATED AT 33 MONTAI\A AVE.
EAST GLACIER MONTANA (CLOSED SESSION): Shelly Hall made a motion by
Resolution {#417-2024} to approve demolition of building located at 33 Montana Ave, East
Glacier Montana. Second by Patrick Armstrong Jr. Motion carried unanimously. (6)
***Marvin Weathenvax Jr. entered the meeting at 11:42 A.M. (7)***
***Virgil Last Star left the meetine at 11:47 A.M. (6)***
***Thomas Rutherford Jr. left the meetine at 11:48 A.M. (5)***
STAGELINE PIZZA UPDATE (CLOSED SESSION): William Edwards was present at the
meeting to provide an update on StagelinePizza.
***Thomas Rutherford Jr. entered the meeting at 12:10 P.M. (6)***
R STAGELINE PIZZA (20241(CLOSED
APPROVING BUDGET AMENDMENT
SESSION: Everett Armstrong made a motion by Resolution {#389-2024} to approve a
budget amendment in the amount of $751000.00 from the buildings and general budget.
Second by Patrick Armstrong Jr. Motion carried with a vote of five (5) FOR; one (1)
OPPOSED, Thomas Rutherford Jr. (5-1) (6)
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***Everett Armstrone left
meetins at 12:55 P.M. (5)***
SIYEH COMMUNICATIONS (CLOSED SESSION: Jodi Carlson, Siyeh Communications,
was present at the meeting to request BTBC action.
***Evereff Armstrong entered the meeting at l:05 P.M. (6)***
APPROYING CONSENT FOR BROAD BAND IMPLEMENTATION ON TRIBAL
LANDS (CLOSED SESSION): Thomas Rutherford Jr. made a motion by Resolution
l#384-2024) to approve consent for broad band implementation on Tribal lands. Second by
Shelly Hall. Motion carried with a vote of five (5) FOR; one (1) ABSTAIN, Everett
Armstrong. (5-0-1) (6)
***Virgil Last Star entered the meetins at 1:12 P.M. (7)***
APPROVING FENCING CREW TO BE ADVERTISED AND PLACED UNDER THE
AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT (CLOSED SESSION: Shelly Hall made a motion by
Resolution to advertise and place a four (4) man fencing crew under the Agriculture
Department. Second by Virgil Last Star. Motion carried unanimously. (7)
APPROVING 2024 CLEAN-UP DATES (CLOSED SESSION: Shetly Hall made a motion
to approve the Blackfeet Reservation Clean-Up for June 3, 2024 to Jane22,2024. Second
by Everett Armstrong. Motion carried unanimously. (7) Excerpt {#E,2024-93}
APPROVING SEVERANCE PAY FOR OUTGOING BTBC MEMBERS (ELQSED
SESSION): Thomas Rutherford Jr. made a motion by Resolution to approve severance pay
for the outgoing BTBC Members. Second by Patrick Armstrong Jr. Motion carried
unanimously. (7)
SOLID WASTE (CLOSED SESSION: Susie Lamere-Gervais, Solid Waste Director, was
present at the meeting to request BTBC actions.
APPROVING BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR SOLID WASTE (CLOSED SESSION):
Shelly Hall made a motion by Resolution {#404-2024\ to approve a budget amendment in
the amount of $250,000.00. Second by Patrick Armstrong Jr. Motion carried with a vote of
five (5) FOR; one (1) OPPOSED, Thomas Rutherford Jr. (5-1) (6)
APPROVING OVERTIME FOR SOLID WASTE EMPLOYEES DURING CLEAN.UP
(CLOSED SESSION: Shelly Hall made a motion to approve the Overtime for Blackfeet
Solid Waste employees working during the2024 Blackfeet Reservation Clean-Up June 3n
2024 to June22r2024. Second by Patrick Armstrong Jr. Motion carried with a vote of four
(a) FOR; two (2) OPPOSED, Everett Armstrong & Thomas Rutherford Jr. (a-2) (6)
Excerpt l#82024-941
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APPROVING TASK ORDER #23T1.01191.5 AMENDMENT #01 FOR THE
ADDITIONAL 6+ MILES OF THE PSE FOR BIA CORRIDOR. TASK ORDER #2311.
01682.5 BROWNING STREET LIGHTING DESIGN AND TASK ORDER #2411.00383-5
2024 CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS - PAVING PROJECTS BETWEEN THE
BLACKFEET TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT AND KLJ ENGINEERING. ILC
UNDERfEE IDIO dGIIEEMENT (CLOSED SESSION: Thomas Rutherford Jr. made a
motion by Resolution {#390-20241to approve Task Order #2311-01191-5 Amendment #01
for the additional6+ miles of the PSE for BIA Corridor, Task Order #2311-01682-5
Browning Street Lighting design and Task Order #2411-00383-5 2024 construction projects
- paving projects between the Blackfeet Transportation Department and KLJ Engineering,
LLC under the IDIQ Agreement. Second by Patrick Armstrong Jr. Motion carried
unanimously. (6)
APPROVING MODIFICATION #8 AGREEMENT BETWEEN ROCKY MOUNTAIN
TRIBAL LEADERS AND BLACKFEET TRIBAL HEALTH (CLOSED SEJSIQNi
Patrick Armstrong Jr. made a motion by Resolution {#391-20241to approve Modification
#8 Agreement between Roclcy Mountain Tribal Leaders and Blackfeet Tribal Health.
Second by Thomas Rutherford Jr. Motion carried unanimously. (6)
APPROVING FY 2024 BLACKFEET HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE DAILY
COMPLIANCE RATES (CLOSED SESSION): Patrick Armstrong Jr. made a motion by
Resolution {#392-2024} to approveEY 2024 Blackfeet Historic Preservation Office daily
Compliance Rates. Second by Marvin Weatherwax Jr. Motion carried unanimously. (6)
APPROVING SOLESOURCE PURCHASE WITH
THE FOREST MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CLOSED SESSION: Thomas Rutherford
Jr. made a motion by Resolution {#395-20241to approve a Sole Source Purchase with
North Star Equipment for the Forest Management Program. Second by Everett
Armstrong. Motion carried unanimously. (6)
APPROVING SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE WITH HIGH MOUNTAIN FORESTRY
FOR THE FOREST MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CLOSED SESSION: Thomas
Rutherford Jr. made a motion by Resolution {#396-2024\ to approve a Sole Source
Purchase with High Mountain Forestry for the Forest Management Program. Second by
Everett Armstrong. Motion carried unanimously. (6)
AUTHORIZING ADDING CLAIMS IN OPIOID LITIGATION AGAINST PHARMACY
BENEFIT MANAGERS. EXPRESS SCRIPTS AND OPTUMRX (CLOSED SESSION):
Thomas Rutherford Jr. made a motion by Resolution {#397-20241to authorize adding
claims in Opioid Litigation against Pharmacy Benefit Managers, Express Scripts and
OptumRx. Second by Patrick Armstrong Jr. Motion carried unanimously. (6)
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APPROVING AMENDMENT TO PROCESS FOR REACHING AGREEMENT ON THE
LIST oF EXISTING USES oF THE TRIBAL WATER RIGHT (CLOSED SESSION)T
Thomas Rutherford Jr. made a motion by Resolution {#398-2024\ to approve an
Amendment to the process for reaching Agreement on the list of existing uses of the Tribal
Water Right. Second by Everett Armstrong. Motion'carried unanimously. (6)
FILM "TINTED WINDOWS'WITH TROY
(CLOSED SESSION): Patrick Armstrong Jr. made a motion by Resolution {#399-20241to
support the film "Tinted Windows" with Troy Entertainment. Second by Marvin
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Weatherwax Jr. Motion carried unanimously. (6)
PERSONNEL/TRIBAL HEALTH (CLOSED SESSION: A Confidential personnel action
was takenl.
ADJOURNMENT: Thomas Rutherford Jr. made a Motion to Adjourn. Second by Patrick
Armstrong. Motion carried unanimously. (6) The Meeting a Adjourned at 3:38 P.M.
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
BLACKE'EET TRIBAL BUSINESS COUNCIL
Rodney R. Gervais, Jr. - Chairman
Shelly M. Hall - Vice Chairman
Patrick D. Armstrong, Jr. - Secretary
Lionel Kennerly, Sr. - Treasurer
Rodney R. Gervais, Jr.
Shelly M. Hall
Patrick D. Armstrong, Jr.
Thomas L. Rutherford, Jr.
Cleo Bullshoe Main
Evereff D. Armstrong
Kristy L. Bullshoe
IIiff"Scott" Kipp, Sr.
Michael J. Comes at Night
MINUTES OF THE
BLACKFEET TRIBAL BUSINESS COUNCIL
SPECIAL SESSION
TRIBAL CONFERENCE ROOM
MAY 23,2024
1:45 P.M.
Chairman Iliff Kipp Sr. called the meeting to order and Secretary Patrick Armstrong Jr.
called roll with the following present to constitute a Quorum of seven (7) members:
IliffKipp Sr.
Shelly Hall
Everett Armstrong
Patrick Armstrong Jr.
Marvin Weatherwax Jr.
Robert DesRosier
Virgit Last Star
INVOCATION: Patrick Armstrong Jr. gave the prayer.
***Thomas Rutherford Jr. entered the meetins at 1:47 P.M. (8)***
WAIVER/48.HOUR NOTICE OF MEETING (CLOSED SESSION: Patrick Armstrong
Jr. made a motion to waive the 48-Hour Notice of Meeting. Second by Everett Armstrong.
Motion carried unanimously. (8)
***Shellv Hall left the
STICK GAME
building. No action.
atlz54 P.M. (7)'?t**
(CLOSED SESSION: Discussion regarding the stick game
OPIOID RESPONSE (CLOSED SESSION: Discussion regarding the Opioid Response Pilot
Program.
Page 2, May 23, 2024 Special Session
APPROVING A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT FOR DIRECTOR OF OPIOID
RESPONSE FOR THE BLACKFEET TRIBE (CLOSED SESSION: Robert DesRosier
made a motion by Resolution {#403-20241to approve a Sole Source Contract for the
Director of Opioid Response for the Blackfeet Tribe. Second by Patrick Armstrong Jr.
Motion carried with a vote of seven (7) FOR; one (1) ABSTAIN, Thomas Rutherford Jr. (70-1) (8)
STICK GAME ARBOR (CLOSED SESSION: Discussion regarding the stick game arbor. No
action.
WATER DEPARTMENT (CLOSED SESSION: KWebb Galbreath, Water Department
Director, was present at the meeting to request BTBC action.
CONFIDENTIAL PERSONNEL ISSUE (CLOSED SESSION): Discussion regarding a
personnel issue.
APPROVING CONTRACT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF PIVOT GRANT UNDER THE
WATER DEPARTMENT (CLOSED SESSION): Marvin Weatherwax Jr. made a motion
by Resolution to approve a Contract for administration of Pivot Grant under the Water
Department. Second by Virgil Last Star. Motion carried unanimously. (8)
APPROVING 5-21-24 LAND BOARD MINUTES (CLOSED SESSION: Thomas
Rutherford Jr. made a motion to approve the May 21,2024 Land Board Minutes, as
presented. Second by Robert DesRosier. Motion carried unanimously. (8) Excerpt
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RECESS: The meeting recessed at 2:50 P.M. (8)
RECONVENE: The meeting reconvened at 4:00 p.m. with the following members present
to constitute a quorum of six (6) members:
IliffKipp Sr.
Thomas Rutherford Jr.
Robert DesRosier
Everett Armstrong
Shelly Hall
Virgil Last Star
APPROVING PAYMENT FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF ST. MICHAEL'S AND EAST
GLACIER CEMETERIES (CLOSED SESSION: Everett Armstrong made a motion by
Resolution l#401-2024) to approve payment for the maintenance of St. Michael's and East
Glacier Cemeteries not to exceed $5,000.00. Second by Robert DesRosier. Motion carried
unanimously. (6)
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APPROVING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH EDWARDS CONSTRUCTION
FOR PHASE II OF THE HEART BUTTE SENIOR CENTER (CLOSED SESSION):
Robert DesRosier made a motion by Resolution {#405-20241to approve a Construction
Contract with Edwards Construction for Phase II of the Heart Butte Senior Center. Second
by Everett Armstrong. Motion carried unanimously. (6)
***Patrick Armstrong Jr. entered the meeting at 4:08 P.M. (7)***
ESTABLISHING REGULATION FOR CATTLE TRUCKS ENTERING AND LEAVING
THE BLACKFEET RESERVATION (CLOSED SESSION: Thomas Rutherford Jr. made
a motion by Resolution {#418-2024\ to establish regulation for cattle trucks entering and
leaving the Blackfeet Reservation. Second by Shelly Hall. Motion carried unanimously. (7)
***Everett Armstrong left the meetins at 4:13 P.M. (6)***
APPROVING JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE LEAD PROSECUTOR. PROSECUTOR II
AND FAMILY COURT PRESENTING OFFICER (CLOSED SESSION: Thomas
Rutherford Jr. made a motion by Resolution {#406-20241to approve job descriptions for
the Lead Prosecutor, Prosecutor II and Family Court Presenting Officer. Second by Shelly
Hall. Motion carried unanimously. (6)
***Everett Armstronq entered the meetins,at 4zl5 P.M. 171***
CONFIDENTIAL PERSONNEL RESOLUTION (CLOSED SESSION: Resolution {#42120241
SIGNS FOR CLEAN-UP DATES (CLOSED SESSION: Discussion regarding the purchase
of signs for the Reservation Clean-Up. No action.
BIRCH CREEK RODEO ARENA (CLOSED SESSION: Discussion. No action.
SECTION 17 CORPORATE CHARTER (CLOSED SESSION: Patrick Armstrong Jr.
made a motion by Resolution to approve a Section 17 Corporate Charter. Second by
Everett Armstrong. Motion FAILED with a vote of two (2) FOR Patrick Armstrong Jr.,
Everett Armstrong; four (4) OPPOSED lliff Kipp Sr., Virgil Last Star, Shelly Hall, Robert
DesRosierl and one (1) ABSTAIN, Thomas Rutherford Jr. (2-4-l) (7)
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RECESS: The meeting recessed at 4:56 P.M. (6)
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EXT'CUTIVE COMMITTEF'.
Rodney R. Gervais, Jr. - Chairman
Shelly M. Hall - Vice Chairman
Patrick D. Armstrong, Jr. - Secretary
Lionel Kennerly, Sr. - Treasurer
Rodney R. Gervais, Jr
Shelly M. Hali
Patrick D. Armstrong, Jr.
Thomas L. Rutherford, Jr.
Cleo Bullshoe Main
Everett D. Armstrong
Kristy L. Bullshoe
MINUTES OF THE
BLACKFEET TRIBAL BUSINESS COUNCIL
EXECUTIVE SESSION
CHAIRMAN'S OFFICE
MAY 24,2024
11:07 A.M.
Iliff"Scott" Kipp, Sr.
Michael J. Comes at Night
Chairman Iliff Kipp Sr. called the meeting to order and Secretary Patrick Armstrong Jr.
called roll with the following present to constitute a Quorum of three (3) Executive
members:
Iliff Kipp Sr.
Robert DesRosier
Patrick Armstrong Jr.
CONFIDENTIAL PERSONNEL ACTION: A Confidential personnel action was taken, to
be reaffirmed at the next Session.
ADJOURNMENT: Robert DesRosier made a Motion to Adjourn. Second by Patrick
Armstrong Jr. Motion carried unanimousty. (3) The Meeting Adjourned at 11224 A.M.
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BLACKFET'T TRIBAI, BUSINESS COUNCIL
EXF'.CUTIVF' COMMITTEF'
Rodney R. Gervais, Jr. - Chairman
Shelly M. Hall - Vice Chairman
Patrick D. Armstrong, Jr. - Secretary
Lionel Kennerly, Sr. - Treasurer
MINUTES OF THE
BLACKFEET TRIBAL BUSINESS COUNCIL
SPECIAL SESSION
TRIBAL CONFERENCE ROOM
MAY 31,2024
9:19 A.M.
Rodney R. Gervais, Jr.
Shelly M. Hall
Patrick D. Armstrong, Jr.
Thomas L. Rutherford, Jr.
Cleo Bullshoe Main
Everett D. Armstrong
Kristy L. Bullshoe
Iliff"Scott" Kipp, Sr.
Michael J. Comes at Night
Chairman Iliff Kipp Sr. called the meeting to order and Secretary Patrick Armstrong Jr.
called roll with the following present to constitute a Quorum of six (6) members:
Itiff Kipp Sr.
Thomas Rutherford Jr.
Robert DesRosier
Shelly Hall
Patrick Armstrong Jr
Virgil Last Star
INVOCATION: Iliff Kipp Sr. gave the prayer.
FACILITIES DEPARTMENT UPDATE: DONNA Y ellowOwl, Facilities Director, was present
at the meeting to update the BTBC on Community Clean-Up and to request BTBC action on
Staff Appreciation Day.
WAIVER/48-HOUR NOTICE: Robert DesRosier made a motion to waive the 48-Hour
Notice of Meeting. Second by Patrick Armstrong Jr. Motion carried unanimously. (6)
APPROVING FY 2024 BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR TRIBAL EMPLOYEE
RECOGNITION DAY: Robert DesRosier made a motion by Resolution {#406-20241 to
approve a fiscal year 2024 budget amendment in the amount of $36,360.00 from the
buildings and general budget for Tribal Employee Recognition Day. Second by Virgil Last
Star. Motion carried unanimously. (6)
FLOOD MEMORIAL HOLIDAY (CLOSED SESSION: discussion regarding Flood
Memorial Day. No action.
***Marvin Weatherwax Jr. entered the meeting at 10:31 A.M. (7)***
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AUTHORIZING THE BLACKFEET WATER DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR FOR
BUFFALO (CLOSED SESSION:
APPLY FOR FSA SUBSIDIES FOR
Thomas Rutherford Jr. made a motion by Resolution to authorize the Blackfeet Water
Department Director to apply for FSA Subsidies for Blackfeet Buffalo. Second by Patrick
Armstrong Jr. Motion carried unanimously. (7)
CHARGING HOME STAMPEDE PARK: Tylee Wellman was present at the meeting to
request BTBC action regarding the Charging Home Stampede Park.
APPROVING 2024 NAID CHARGING HOME STAMPEDE PARK SOLE SOURCE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRA CTS WITH FOUR (4) INDIVIDUALS: Marvin
Weatherwax Jr. made a motion by separate Resolutions to approve2024 North American
Indian Days Charging Home Stampede Park Sole Source Professional Service Contracts
with the following four (4) individuals for various services. Second by Virgil Last Star.
Motion carried unanimously. (6)
***Thomas Rutherford Jr. entered the meeting at 10:55 A.M. (7)***
APPROVING ADVERTISEMENT OF CHARGING HOME STAMPEDE PARK
MANAGER POSITION: Shelly Hall made a motion to advertise the Charging Home
Stampede Park Manager position. Second by Marvin Weatherwax Jr. Motion carried
unanimously. (7)
LEGAL DEPARTMENT UPDATE (CLOSED SESSIOID: Derek Kline, Special Counsel,
was present at the meeting to update the BTBC on a legal issue.
***Robert DesRosier left the meetins at 11:30 A.M. (6)***
LEGAL ISSUE (CLOSED SESSION: A legal action was taken.
DIRECTING THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR THE EAGLE
BEAR CAMPGROUND (CLOSED SESSION: Shelly Hall made a motion to direct the
Legal Department (along with other appropriate Departments/?rograms) to develop a plan
for the Eagle Bear Campground. Second by Marvin Weatherwax Jr. Motion carried
unanimously. (7)
***Virsil Last Star left the meetine at 12:05 P.M. (6)***
ACTING IT DIRECTOR (CLOSED
APPROVING GRAND MASTER KEY
SESSION: Patrick Armstrong Jr. made a motion to assign Tim McKay, Acting IT
Directoro a grand master key. Second by Robert DesRosier. Motion carried unanimously.
(6)
Page 3, May 31, 2024 Special Session
VERIZON BILL: Discussion regarding the Tribe's Verizon bill.
CONFIDENTIAL LAND ISSUE (CLOSED SESSION): A confidential land action was
taken.
APPROVING PAYMENT TO VERIZON FOR OUTSTAIIDING BILL (CLOSED
SESSION): Shetly Hall made a motion to approve payment to Verizon in the amount of
S41000.00 for outstanding bill. Second by Marvin Weatherwax Jr. Motion carried
unanimously. (6) Excerpt {#82024-l0ll
***Virgil Last Star entered the meeting at 12:50 P.M. (7)***
EMPLOYEE ADVOCATE POSITION (CLOSED SESSION: Discussion regarding the
Employee Advocate position. No action.
***Thomas Rutherford Jr. left the meetins at 1:04 P.M. (6)***
PERSONNEL ISSUE (CLOSED SESSION): Discussion regarding a personnel issue.
***Thomas Rutherford Jr.
the meetins at 1:15 P.M. (7)'r'r'r
CONFIDENTIAL PERSONNEL RESOLUTION (CLOSED SESSION: A confidential
personnel action was taken.
APPROVING PROPOSAL WITH MOUNTAIN PACIFIC OUALITY HEALTH
FOUNDATION FOR BLACKFEET TRIBE STRATEGIC HEALTH PLANNING
(CLOSED SESSION): Thomas Rutherford Jr. made a motion by Resolution {#419-2024\
to approve a Proposal with Mountain Pacific Quality Health Foundation for Blackfeet
Tribe Strategic Health Planning. Second by Patrick Armstrong Jr. Motion carried
unanimously. (7)
CONFIDENTIAL LEGAL RESOLUTION (CLOSED SESSION : Resolution {#420 -20241
DIRECTING THE BLACKFEET WATER DEPARTMENT TO LEAD ACTIVITIES
RELATED TO GRAVEL PRODUCTION FOR THE BLACKFEET TRIBE (CLOSED
SESSION: Thomas Rutherford Jr. made a motion by Resolution to direct the Blackfeet
Water Department to lead activities related to gravel production for the Blackfeet Tribe.
Second by Marvin Weatherwax Jr. Motion carried with a vote of five (5) FOR; one (1)
OPPOSED, Shelly Halt. (5-1) (6)
CONFIDENTIAL/ELECTION ISSUE (CLOSED SESSION: Discussion regarding an
Election issue. No action.
Page 4, May 31, 2024 Special Session
ADJOURNMENT: Thomas Rutherford Jr. made a Motion to Adjourn. Second by Patrick
Armstrong Jr. Motion carried unanimously. (6) The Meeting a Adjourned at 2:28 P.M.
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EXF'-CUTIVR COMMITTRR,
Rodney R. Gervais, Jr. - Chairman
Shelly M. Hall - Vice Chairman
Patrick D. Armstrong, Jr. - Secretary
Lionel Kennerly, Sr. - Treasurer
MINUTES OF THE
BLACKFEET TRIBAL BUSINESS COUNCIL
GENERAL SESSION
TRIBAL CONFERENCE ROOM
JUNE 13,2024
9:27 A.M.
Rodney R. Gervais, Jr.
Shelly M. Hall
Patrick D. Armstrong, Jr.
Thomas L. Rutherford, Jr.
Cleo Bullshoe Main
Everett D. Armstrong
Ikisty L. Bullshoe
Iliff"Scott'Kipp, Sr.
Michael J. Comes at Night
Chairman Iliff Kipp Sr. called the meeting to order and Secretary Patrick Armstrong Jr.
called roll with the following present to constitute a Quorum of seven (7) members:
Iliff Kipp Sr.
Robert DesRosier
Everett Armstrong
Patrick Armstrong Jr.
Marvin Weatherwax Jr.
Thomas Rutherford Jr.
Virgil Last Star
INVOCATION: Wilma Manywhitehorses gave the prayer.
AGENDA: Items were added to the Agenda.
*laShelly Hall entered the meetine at 9:41 A.M. (8)***
HONORARY WOMEN'S COUNCIL: Wilma Manywhitehorses and Annie Vielle, Honorary
Women's Council Members, were present at the meeting to discuss the beautification project and
Community Clean-Up.
HONORARY MEN'S COUNCIL: Edmund "Wishy" Augare, George Kipp, Richard ooDick"
Bird, Charles DeRoche, Kenneth Oscar, Bruce Schildt and Steve Fenner, Honorary Men's
Council Members, were present at the meeting to discuss land, NAID, TSHIP and an Election
Rally.
***Thomas Rutherford Jr. left the meeting at 10:10 A.M. (7)***
HONORARY COUNCIL (CON'T.): Discussion regarding the Honorary Council budget.
***Thomas Rutherford Jr. entered the meetins at 10:21 A.M. (8)***
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NAID SECURITY: Everett Armstrong stated the Tribe needs additional security for NAID.
Kenneth Bird, B.I.A. Superintendent, stated there will need to be an email sent to the
Regional B.I.A. Office requesting additional support.
No action.
ELECTION BOARD: Steve Fenner, Election Board Chairman, stated the Board is requesting
to utilize the Multipurpose Building for the 2024Inauguration on July 11,2024 at l0:00 a.m.
It was the consensus of the BTBC to hold the2024Inauguration Ceremony at the
Multipurpose Building.
BCC: Betty Mathews, Blackfeet Community College, was present at the meeting to request
BTBC action.
AUTHORIZING BETTY MATTHEWS OF THE BLACKFEET COMMUNITY
COLLEGE TO SUBMITE A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE NATIVE AMERICAN
CENTER FolL TIEALTH (NAneII)r Shelly Hall made a motion by Resolution {#451-20241
to authorize Betty Matthews of the Blackfeet Community College to submit a Grant
Application to the Native American Center for Health (NARCH). Second by Thomas
Rutherford Jr. Motion carried unanimously. (8)
DAVID ROUNDINE/BUFFALO HIDE HORSEMANSHIP: David Roundine, Buffalo Hide
Horsemanship, was present at the meeting to request financial assistance for portable corrals.
Iliff Kipp Sr. stated the BTBC is unable to make decisions on Financial Requests until after
Inauguration.
Shelly Hall requested Mr. Roundine be placed on the next Finance Committee Meeting
Agenda.
Paulette Butterfly, Planning Director, stated Behavioral Health received a large Grant
pertaining to Equestrian Therapy and encouraged Mr. Roundine to reach out to the
Program.
***Thomas Rutherford Jr. left the meetins at 10:50 A.M. (7)***
CULTURE & HOPE: Amber Williamson, Culture & Hope, was present at the meeting to
discuss the scheduling of the Crisis Coalition Meetings. No action.
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WATER DEPT. UPDATE: KWebb Galbreath, Water Department Director, was present at the
meeting to update the BTBC. No action.
RECESS: The meeting recessed at 11:36 A.M.
RECONVENE: The meeting reconvened at 12:39 P.M. with the following members present
to constitute a quorum of six (6) members:
IliffKipp Sr.
Shelly Hall
Patrick Armstrong Jr.
Marvin Weatherrvax Jr.
CONFIDENTIAL LEGAL ISSUE (CLOSED
Robert DesRosier
Everett Armstrong
A confidential legal action was
taken.
***Virsil Last Star entered the meetine at l:00 P.M. (7)***
HONORARY COUNCIL BUDGET (CLOSED SESSION: Discussion. No action.
***Thomas Rutherford Jr.
the meetinp at lz07 P.M. (8)***
***Marvin Weatherwax Jr. left the meetins at 1:10 P.M. (7)***
TRIBAL HEALTH UPDATE (CLOSED SESSION: Garland Stiffarm, Tribal Health CEO,
was present at the meeting to update the BTBC. No action.
***Marvin Weatherwax Jr. entered the meetins at 1:28 P.M. (8)***
CONFIDENTIAL PERSONNEL
UTION (CLOSED SESSION: Resolution {#454-
20241
CONFIDENTIAL PERSONNEL RESOLUTION (CLOSED SESSION): Resolution l#43720241
CONFIDENTIAL PERSONNEL RESOLUTION (CLOSED SESSION: Resolution {#43820241
CONFIDENTIAL PERSONNEL RESOLUTION (CLOSED SESSION: Resolution {#4392024\
***Evereff Armstrons left the meeting at 2:14 P.M. (7)***
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CONFIDENTIAL PERSONNEL
,T]TION (CLOSED SESSION: Resolution {#501-
20241
***Everett Armstronq entered the meeting at 2:17 P.M. (8)***
AMENDING ACTION TAKEN ON MAY 16.2024 APPROVING SEVERANCE PAY
BUSINESS COUNCIL MEMBERS 2024
FOR OUTGOING BLACKFEET
(CLOSED SESSION: Thomas Rutherford Jr. made a motion by Resolution l#444-20241
to amend Action taken on May 1612024 to approve a Severance Pay for each outgoing
Council Member, to be paid out of Buildings and General. Second by Patrick Armstrong
Jr. Motion carried with a vote of five (5) FOR; three (3) ABSTAIN, Marvin Weatherwax
Jr., Virgil Last Star and Robert DesRosier. (5-0-3) (8)
RECESS: The meeting recessed at2z25 P.M. (8)
RECONVENE: The meeting reconvened at 3:40 P.M. with the following members present
to constitute a quorum of seven (7) members:
Iliff Kipp Sr.
Thomas Rutherford Jr.
Everett Armstrong
Patrick Armstrong Jr.
Shelly Hatl
Robert DesRosier
Virgil Last Star
APPROVING SOLE SOURCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT WITH
OUTLAW FENCING FOR C
SESSION: Patrick Armstrong Jr. reads the Resolution
***Marvin Weatherwax Jr. entered the meetins at 3:45 P.M. (8)***
Everett Armstrong made a motion by Resolution l#432-20241to approve a Sole Source
Professional Service Contract with Outlaw Fencing for Charging Home Stampede Park.
Second by Patrick Armstrong Jr. Motion carried unanimously. (8)
APPROVING BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR 2024 HEART BUTTE INDIAN DAYS
(CLOSED SESSION: Virgil Last Star made a motion by Resolution {#500-2024} to
approve a budget amendment for the 2024Heart Butte Indian Days in the amount of
$105,000.00 to be paid out of Buildings and General. Second by Patrick Armstrong. Motion
carried unanimously. (8)
BLACKFEET TRIBE (CLOSED SESSION): Robert DesRosier made a motion by
Resolution {#442-2024} to approve a Proposal with ADP to provide Payroll Services for the
Blackfeet Tribe. Second by Thomas Rutherford Jr. Motion carried unanimously. (8)
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PERSONNEL ISSUE (CLOSED SESSION: Discussion regarding a personnel issue. No
action.
CONFIDENTIAL PERSONNEL RESOLUTION (CLOSED SESSION: Resolution l#4432024A1
CONFIDENTIAL LAND ACTION (CLOSED SESSION: A confidential land action was
taken.
CONFIDENTIAL LAND ACTION (CLOSED SESSION: A confidential land action was
taken.
APPROVING 6-3-24 LAND BOARD MINUTES (CLOSED SESSION: Shelly Hall made a
motion to approve the June 312024 Land Board Minutes; with the amendment of a
Commercial Lease. Second by Thomas Rutherford Jr. Motion carried with a vote of five
(5) FOR; two (2) ABSTAIN, Patrick Armstrong Jr., Everett Armstrongl and, one (1)
OPPOSED, Robert DesRosier. (5-2-1) (8) Excerpt {#82024-971
AMENDING RESOLUTION NOS. 375-2024 AND 492-2023 INCREASING
CONSTRUCTION BUDGET FOR THE HEART BUTTE ARBOR TO INCLUDE THE
TERO AND BEO EXPENSES TO THE BLACIGEET TRIBE (CLOSED SESSION):
Virgil Last Star made a motion by Resolution {#375-2024A\ to amend Resolution numbers
375-2024 & 492-2023 to increase the construction budget for the Heart Butte Arbor to
include the TERO & BEO expenses to the Blackfeet Tribe. Second by Patrick Armstrong
Jr. Motion carried unanimously. (7)
***Robert DesRosier entered the meeting at 4:44 P.M. (8)***
AUTHORIZING THE BLACKFEET PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO
APPLY FOR A GRANT ENTITLED "NATIVE PUBLIC HEALTH RESILIENCE"
(CLOSED SESSION: Shelly Hall made a motion by Resolution {#440-20241to authorize
the Blackfeet Public Health Service Department to apply for a Grant entitled "Native
Public Health Resilience". Second by Thomas Rutherford Jr. Motion carried unanimously.
(8)
APIROVING SQLI, SOURCE CONTRACT WITH MOUNTAIN PACIFIC OUALITY
HEALTH FOUNDATION FOR BLACKFEET TRIBE STRATEGIC HEALTH
PLANNING (CLOSED SESSION: Thomas Rutherford Jr. made a motion by Resolution
to approve a Sole Source Contract with Mountain Pacific Quality Health Foundation for
Blackfeet Tribe Strategic Health Planning. Second by Everett Armstrong. Motion carried
unanimously. (8)
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AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 149-2024 UPDATING TERMS TO THE
WILDERNESS MEDICAL STAFFING FOR BLACKFEET TRIBAL HEALTH
(CLOSED SESSION: Thomas Rutherford Jr. made a motion by Resolution {#149-2024A1
to update the Terms to the Wilderness Medical Staffing for Blackfeet Tribal Health.
Second by Patrick Armstrong Jr. Motion carried unanimously. (8)
APPROVING RESIDENTIAL LEASE WITH BC RENTALS FOR HOUSING FOR
ROTATING MEDICAL PROVIDERS FOR
UTHERN PIEGAN HEALTH FACILITY
(CLOSED SESSION): Thomas Rutherford Jr. made a motion by Resolution {#435-20241
to approve a Residential Lease with BC Rentals for housing for rotating medical providers
for Southern Piegan Health Facility. Second by Everett Armstrong. Motion carried
unanimously. (8)
APPROVING TITLE VI PLAN FOR THE BLACKFEET TRANSIT PROGRAM
(CLOSED SESSION: Shelly Hall made a motion by Resolution {#445-20241to approve
the Title VI Plan for the Blackfeet Transit Program. Second by Thomas Rutherford Jr.
Motion carried unanimously. (8)
APPROVING SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE WITH ADVANCED TELEMETRY
SYSTEMS FOR BUFFALO COLLARS FOR THE BLACKFEET FISH AND WILDLIFE
DEPARTMENT UNDER THE GUARDIANS PROJECT (CLOSED SESSION): Thomas
Rutherford Jr. made a motion by Resolution to approve a Sole Source Purchase with
Advanced Telemetry Systems for buffalo collars for the Blackfeet Fish and Wildlife
Department under the Guardians Project. Second by Patrick Armstrong Jr. Motion
carried unanimously. (8)
APPRQ
CAMERA SYSTEM FOR THE MOOSE STUDY UNDER BLACKFEET FISH AND
WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT (CLOSED SESSIOI\)i Thomas Rutherford Jr. made a
motion by Resolution l#447-20241to approve a Sole Source Purchase with Reconyx, Inc.
for wildlife camera system for the moose study under the Blackfeet Fish and Wildlife
Department. Second by Patrick Armstrong Jr. Motion carried unanimously. (8)
WITH GILHAM CONSTRUCTION FOR
APPROVING SOLE SOURCE CO
BABB HEAD START CENTER FOR BUILDING REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE
(CLOSED SESSION): Thomas Rutherford Jr. made a motion by Resolution {#434-20241
to approve a Sole Source Contract with Gilham Construction for Babb Head Start Center
for building repairs and maintenance. Second by Shelly Hall. Motion carried unanimously.
(8)
***Vireil Last Star left the meetins at 5:05 P.M. (7)***
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APPROYING SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT FOR VENDOR K12 MONTANA TO
INSTALL SECURITY SYSTEM AT BLACKFEET EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
(CLOSED SESSION: Thomas Rutherford Jr. made a motion by Resolution {#436-20241
to approve a Sole Source Contract for vendor K12 Montana to install a Security System at
Blackfeet Early Childhood Center. Second by Robert DesRosier. Motion carried
unanimously. (7)
TRIBAL INSURANCE POLICY (CLOSED SESSION: Discussion. No action.
***Everett Armstrong left the meeting at 5:13 P.M. (6)***
APPROVING SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT FOR THE BUFFALO BULL LODGE
CONSTRUCTION WIT
SESSION): Patrick Armstrong Jr. made a motion by Resolution {#441-20241to approve a
Sole Source Contract for the Buffalo Bull Lodge construction with Ed Kennedy and
Associates, LLC. Second by Robert DesRosier. Motion carried with a vote of four (4) FOR;
two (2) OPPOSED, Thomas Rutherford Jr. & Shelly HatL (a-2) (6)
FOR MONTANA HISTORICAL
APPROVING PROJECT
PRESERVATION GRANT MT-MHPG-CG-25-043 (CLOSED SESSION: Patrick
Armstrong Jr. made a motion by Resolution {#448-20241to approve the Project Manager
for Montana Historical Preservation Grant. Second by Robert DesRosier. Motion carried
unanimously. (7)
PROSECUTION UPDATE (CLOSED SESSION: Dawn Gray, Attorney General, provided
an update regarding prosecution. No action.
PERSONNEL ISSUE (CLOSED SESSION: Discussion regarding personnel issues
BLACKFEET MANPOWER TO LEASE
APPROVING LEASE AGREEMENT
BUILDING FROM NEIL AND APRIL BARTELSON FOR YOUTH SERVICES
PROGRAM (CLOSED SESSION: Thomas Rutherford Jr. made a motion by Resolution
to approve a Lease Agreement for Blackfeet ManPower to lease a building from Neil and
April Bartelson for Youth Services Program. Second by Everett Armstrong. Motion
carried unanimously. (7)
CONFIDENTIAL PERSONNEL RESOLUTION (CLOSED SESSION: Resolution {#49920241
***Thomas Rutherford Jr. left the meetine at 5:50 P.M. (6)***
EFFORTS IN WASHINGTON D.C. (CLOSED SESSION: Discussion regarding the
continuation of Tribal efforts in Washington D.C. No action.
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***Thomas Rutherford Jr. entered the meetins at 6:13 P.M. (7)***
CONFIDENTIAL PERSONNEL RESOLUTIONS (CLOSED SESSION: A confidential
personnel action was taken.
PLAI\NING DEPARTMENT FINANCE MONITOR (CLOSED SESSION: Shelly Hall
made a motion to appoint the Planning Department Finance Monitor.
Discussion.
Shelly Hall WITHDREW her motion.
ADJOURNMENT: Thomas Rutherford Jr. made a motion to Adjourn. Second by Marvin
Weatherwax Jr. Motion carried unanimously. (7) The meeting Adjourned at 6:47 P.M.
erc
Armstrong Jr., Secretary
Tribal Business Council
BLACKFEET NATION
(B
P.O. Box 850, Browning,
Ml 5941,7
Telephone: (406) 338-7521 I Fax: (406) 338-7530
EXT'CUTIVT'COMMITTEE
BLACKFEET TRIBAL BUSINESS COUNCIL
Rodney R. Gervais, Jr. - Chairman
Shelly M. Hall - Vice Chairman
Patrick D. Armstrong, Jr. - Secretary
Lionel Kennerly, Sr. - Treasurer
MINUTES OF THE
BLACKFEET TRIBAL BUSINESS COUNCIL
SPECIAL SESSION
TRIBAL CONFERENCE ROOM
JULY 1,2024
9:53 A.M.
Rodney R. Gervais, Jr.
Shelly M. Hall
Patrick D. Armstrong, Jr.
Thomas L. Rutherford, Jr.
Cleo Bullshoe Main
Everett D. Armstrong
Kristy L. Bullshoe
IIiff"Scott" Kipp. Sr.
Michael J. Comes at Night
Acting Vice-Chairman Robert DesRosier called the meeting to order and Secretary Patrick
Armstrong Jr. called roll with the following present to constitute a Quorum of six (6)
members:
Robert DesRosier
Shelly Hall
Patrick Armstrong Jr.
Marvin Weatherwax Jr.
Thomas Rutherford Jr.
Everett Armstrong
INVOCATION: Patrick Armstrong Jr. gave the prayer.
MT INDIAN VOTE: Patrick Yawakie, Montana Indian Vote Senior Advisor, Tyanna Bostwick
and Derek Meneike were present at the meeting.
Patrick Yawakie provided an update regarding voting. No action.
CONFIDENTIAL PERSONNEL RESOLUTION (CLOSED SESSION: Resolution {#4s720241
APPROVING A $2O.OOO.OO REIMBURSEMENT FOR INII DAYS TO THE BUFFALO
PROGRAM (CLOSED SESSION: Patrick Armstrong Jr. made a motion by Resolution
{#458-2024} to approve a $20,000.00 reimbursement for Inii Days to the Buffalo Program.
Second by Robert DesRosier. Motion carried unanimously. (7)
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BUILDING GERITAGE CENTER)
APPROVING TRIBAL FUNDS FOR
(CLOSED
REPAIRS
SESSION: Robert DesRosier made a motion by Resolution to
approve $12,000.00 for the MMIP Building (Heritage Center) repairs. Second by Thomas
Rutherford Jr. Motion carried unanimously. (7)
APPROVING TRIBAL FUINDS FOR OLD EAGLE SHIELDS BUILDING REPAIRS
(CLOSED SESSION: Shelly Hall made a motion by Resolution to approve $45,000.00 for
the Old Eagle Shields building repairs. Second by Patrick Armstrong Jr. Motion carried
unanimously. (7)
APPROVING BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR INTERNAL AFFAIRS (2024): PatTicK
Armstrong Jr. made a motion by Resolution {#459-20241to approve a Budget Amendment
in the amount of $51,000.00, to be determined by the Treasurer. Second by Everett
Armstrong. Motion carried with a vote of six (6) FOR; one (1) OPPOSED. (6-1) (7)
CONFIDENTIAL PERSONNEL RESOLUTION (CLOSED SESSION: Resolution t#46020241
(CLOSED SESSION: Discussion regarding the construction of the
HEART BUTTE STO
Heart Butte Store. No action.
SOFT BALL FIELD (CLOSED SESSION: Discussion regarding the Soft Ball Field. No
action.
APPROVING A FY 2024 BUDGET FOR CARNIVAL FEES FOR YOUTH DURING
NORTH AMERICAN INDIAN DAYS (CLOSED SESSION: Marvin Weatherwax Jr.
made a motion by Resolution {#461-20241to approve a Budget in the amount of $35,000.00
from the buildings and general budget for Carnival Fees for youth during North American
Indian Days. Second by Everett Armstrong. Motion carried unanimously. (7)
APPROVING PURCHASE OF CIVIC CASE AND CIVIC DOCS SYSTEMS FOR
PROSECUTION SERVICES (CLOSED SESSION: Patrick Armstrong Jr. made a motion
by Resolution to approve the purchase in the amount of $401000.00 for start up costs and
an annual amount of $91600.00 to be paid from buildings and general. Second by Thomas
Rutherford Jr. Motion carried unanimousty. (7)
CONFIDENTIAL PERSONNEL
SOLUTION (CLOSED SESSION): Resolution {#463-
20241
***Marvin W
Jr. left the meetine at I :00 A.M. (6)***
CONFIDENTIAL PERSONNEL RESOLUTION (CLOSED SESSION: Resolution l#4432024A1
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CONFIDENTIAL PERSONNEL ACTION (CLOSED SESSION: A personnel action was
taken.
RISING WOLF OUTFITTERS (CLOSED SESSION: Nicole Edwards, Rising Wolf
Outfitters, was present at the meeting to discuss issues regarding Tribal Programs.
Kalsey Carlson, Tribal Administrator, stated there will be a meeting set up with Ms.
Edwards and the appropriate Tribal Programs.
***Marvin Weatherwax Jr. entered the meeting at 11:37 A.M. (7)***
NAID COMMITTEE (CLOSED SESSION: Tylee Wellman and Rose Bird Rattler, NAID
Committee, were present at the meeting to request BTBC action.
APPROVING SOLE SOURCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR HEAVY
ING HOME STAMPEDE PARK (CLOSED
DUTY LIVESTOCK PANELS FOR
SESSION): Robert DesRosier made a motion by Resolution l#464-20241to approve a Sole
Source Professional Service Contract for heavy duty livestock panels for Charging Home
Stampede Park Second by Patrick Armstrong Jr. Motion carried unanimously. (7)
AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF BLACKFEET LAW ENFORCEMENT
CATIONS AND DISPATCH P.L. 93.
SERVICES: UNIFORM POLICE. TELECO
CT FISCAL YEAR 2025 A22AVOOO74
638 SELF-DETERMINATION CO
(CLOSED SESSION: Thomas Rutherford Jr. made a motion by Resolution {#465-20241
to authorize the renewal of Blackfeet Law Enforcement Services: Uniform Police,
Telecommunications and Dispatch P.L. 93-638 Self Determination Contract FY 2025.
Second by Patrick Armstrong Jr. Motion carried unanimously. (7)
***Thomas Rutherford Jr. left the meetine at 12:02 P.M. (6)***
AND INVENTORY MONITORING
APPROVING THE FY 2025
PROGRAM P.L. 93-638 CONTRACT (CLOSED SESSION: Robert DesRosier made a
motion by Resolution {#466-20241to approve the Fiscal Year2025 Resource and Inventory
Monitoring Program P.L.93-638 Contract. Second by Shelly Hall. Motion carried
unanimously. (6)
ET BEAR CONFLICT PREVENTION
APPROVING THE FY 2025
(CLOSED
SESSION: Shetty Hall made a motion by
PROJECT P.L. 93-638 CONTRACT
Resolution l#467-2024) to approve the Fiscal Year 2025 Blackfeet Bear Conflict Prevention
Project P.L. 93-638 Contract. Second by Robert DesRosier. Motion carried unanimously.
(6)
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APPROYING FY 2025 OPERATIONS. MAINTENANCE AND FUNCTIONS FOR THE
BLACKFEET BOARDING DORMITORY (CLOSED SESSION: Shelly Hall made a
motion by Resolution {#468-20241to approve the Fiscal Year 2025 Operations,
Maintenance and Functions for the Blackfeet Boarding Dormitory. Second by Patrick
Armstrong Jr. Motion carried unanimously. (6)
APPROVING FY 2025 CHIEF MOUNTAIN HOT SHOT PROGRAM P.L. 93.638
CONTRACT (CLOSED SESSION: Robert DesRosier made a motion by Resolution
l#469-2024) to approve the FY 2025 Chief Mountain Hot Shot Program P.L. 93-638
Contract. Second by Patrick Armstrong Jr. Motion carried unanimously. (6)
APPROVING FY 2025 COMMUNITY FIRE PROTECTION P.L. 93.638 CONTRACT
(CLOSED SESSION: Everett Armstrong made a motion by Resolution {#470-20241to
approve the FY 2025 Community Fire Protection P.L.93-638 Contract. Second by Shelly
Hall. Motion carried unanimously. (6)
COURT OF APPEALS P.L. 93-638
APPROVING FY 2025 BLACKFEET
CONTRACT (CLOSED SESSION: Shetly Hall made a motion by Resolution l#471-20241
to approve the FY 2025 Blackfeet Tribal Court of Appeals P.L.93-638 Contract. Second by
Robert DesRosier. Motion carried unanimously. (6)
APPROVING FY 2025 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT P.L. 93-638 CONTRACT
(CLOSED SESSION: Everett Armstrong made a motion by Resolution l#472-2024\ to
approve the FY 2025 Economic Development P.L. 93-638 Contract. Second by Patrick
Armstrong Jr. Motion carried unanimously. (6)
APPROVING FY 2025 BLACKFEET FISH AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
PROGRA]VI P.L.93-638 CONTRACT (CLOSED SESSION: PAtriCK Armstrong Jr. made
a motion by Resolution {#473-2024\ to approve the FY 2025 Blackfeet Fish and Wildlife
Management Program P.L. 93-638 Contract. Second by Robert DesRosier. Motion carried
unanimously. (6)
APPROVING FY 2025 FIRE MANAGEMENT P.L.93-638 CONTRACT (CLOSED
SESSION): Robert DesRosier made a motion by Resolution {#474-2024\ to approve the FY
2025 Fire Management P.L. 93-638 Contract. Second by Patrick Armstrong Jr. Motion
carried unanimously. (6)
APPROVING FY 2025 FOREST MANAGE MENT P.L.93.638 CONTRACT (CLOSED
SESSION: Robert DesRosier made a motion by Resolution {#475-20241to approve the FY
2025 Forest Management P.L. 93-638 Contract. Second by Patrick Armstrong Jr. Motion
carried unanimousty. (6)
***Thomas Rutherford Jr. entered the meeting at 12:17 P.M. (7)***
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AIPRO
SESSION): Robert DesRosier made a motion by Resolution {#476-20241to approve the FY
2025 Higher Education P.L. 93-638 Contract. Second by Shelly Hall. Motion carried
unanimously. (7)
APPROVING FY 2025 HOME IMPROVEMENT P.L.93-638 CONTRACT (CLOSED
SESSION): Robert DesRosier made a motion by Resolution {#477-20241to approve the FY
2025 Home Improvement P.L. 93-638 Contract. Second by Patrick Armstrong Jr. Motion
carried unanimousty. (7)
***Patrick Armstrong Jr. left the meetins at 12:20 P.M. (6)***
APPROVING FY 2025 JOHNSON.O'MALLEY PROGRAM P.L. 93-638 CONTRACT
(CLOSED SESSION): Thomas Rutherford Jr. made a motion by Resolution {#478-2024\
to approve the FY 2025 Johnson-O'Malley Program P.L. 93-638 Contract. Second by
Everett Armstrong. Motion carried unanimously. (6)
***Patrick Armstrong Jr. entered the meetinq at 12:23 P.M. (7)***
FISH ASSESSMENT AND RECOVERY
APPROVING FY 2025 BLACKFEET
PROJECT P.L.93-638 CONTRACT (CLOSED SESSIOID: Thomas Rutherford Jr. made
a motion by Resolution l#479-2024| to approve the FY 2025 Blackfeet Native Fish
Assessment and Recovery Project P.L.93-638. Second by Robert DesRosier. Motion
carried unanimously. (7)
APPROVING FY 2025 BLACKFEET TRIBAL COURT P.L. 93.638 CONTRACT
(CLOSED SESSION: Thomas Rutherford Jr. made a motion by Resolution {#506-2024\
to approve the FY 2025 Blackfeet Tribal Court P.L. 93-638 Contract. Second by Everett
Armstrong. Motion carried unanimously. (7)
***Marvin Weatherwax Jr. left the meeting at 12:27 P.M. (6)***
APPROVING FY 2025 BLACKFEET TRIBAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE
TO SUBMIT A P.L. 93.638 CONTRACT FOR THE BLACKFEET REGISTRY OF
TRIBAL CULTURAL PROPERTIES AND GIS MAPPING OF REGISTRY FINDS
(CLOSED SESSION): Everett Armstrong made a motion by Resolution {#480-20241to
approve the FY 2025 Blackfeet Tribal Historic Preseruation Office to submit a P.L. 93-638
Contract for the Blackfeet Registry of Tribal Cultural Properties and GIS mapping of
Registry Finds. Second by Thomas Rutherford Jr. Motion carried unanimously. (6)
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APPROVING FY 2025 BLACKFEET THREATENED AND ENDANGERED SPECIES
PROGRAM P.L. 93-638 CONTRACT (CLOSED SESSION: Patrick Armstrong Jr. made
a motion by Resolution {#481-2024\ to approve the FY 2025 Blackfeet Threatened and
Endangered Species Program P.L. 93-638 Contract. Second by Everett Armstrong. Motion
carried unanimously. (6)
***Marvin Weatherwax Jr.
the meetins il 12229 P.M. (7)'(:r*
APPROVING FY 2025 BLACKFEET TRIBAL YOUTH TRADITIONAL HARVEST
PROJECT P.L.93-638 CONTRACT (CLOSED SESSION: Everett Armstrong made a
motion by Resolution {#482-20241to approve the FY 2025 Blackfeet Tribal Youth
Traditional Harvest Project P.L.93-638 Contract. Second by Thomas Rutherford Jr.
Motion carried unanimously. (7)
APPROVING FY 2025 WATER RESOURCES P.L. 93-638 CONTRACT (CLOSED
SESSION): Thomas Rutherford Jr. made a motion by Resolution {#483-20241to approve
the FY 2025 Water Resources P.L. 93-638 Contract. Second by Robert DesRosier. Motion
carried unanimously. (7)
APPROVING FY 2025 WATER MEASUREMENT (HYDROLOG]N P.L. 93-638
CONTRACT (CLOSED SESSION: Robert DesRosier made a motion by Resolution
l#484-2024) to approve the FY 2025 Water Measurement (Hydrotory) P.L. 93-638
Contract. Second by Thomas Rutherford Jr. Motion carried unanimously. (7)
APPROVING FY 2025 WATER RIGHTS NEGOTIATION P.L. 93.638 CONTRACT
(CLOSED SESSION: Thomas Rutherford Jr. made a motion by Resolution {#485-20241
to approve the FY 2025 Water Rights Negotiation P.L. 93-638 Contract. Second by Patrick
Armstrong Jr. Motion carried unanimousty. (7)
APPROVING FY 2025 SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAM P.L. 93-638 CONTRACT
(CLOSED SESSION: Thomas Rutherford Jr. made a motion by Resolution {#486-20241
to approve the FY 2025 Social Services Program P.L. 93-638 Contract. Second by Robert
DesRosier. Motion carried unanimously. (6)
PROGRAM P.L. 93.638 CONTRACT
APPROVING FY 2025 NURTURING
(CLOSED SESSION: Thomas Rutherford Jr. made a motion by Resolution {#487-20241
to approve the FY 2025 Nurturing Center Program P.L.93-638 Contract. Second by
Everett Armstrong. Motion carried unanimously. (6)
CONTRACT (CLOSED SESSION): Robert
APPROVING FY 2025 ICWA P.L.
DesRosier made a motion by Resolution {#488-2024\ to approve the FY 2025 ICWA P.L.
93-638 Contract. Second by Thomas Rutherford Jr. Motion carried unanimousty. (6)
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APPROVING FY 2025 METH INTITIATIYE PROGRAM P.L. 93.638 CONTRACT
(CLOSED SESSION: Thomas Rutherford Jr. made a motion by Resolution {#489-20241
to approve the FY 2025 Meth Initiative Program P.L. 93-638 Contract. Second by Shelly
Hall. Motion carried unanimously. (6)
APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN OWNER AND CONTRACTOR WITH K BAR
K TRUCKING & CONSTRUCTION. LLC FOR THE HEART BUTTE WATER TANK
(CLOSED SESSION: Robert DesRosier made a motion by Resolution {#505-2024\ to
approve an Agreement between Owner and Contractor with K Bar K Trucking &
Construction, LLC for the Heart Butte Water Tank. Second by Patrick Armstrong Jr.
Motion carried unanimously. (6)
APPROVING TASK ORDER #2024.02 FOR THE "BROWNING LAGOON
UPGRADES" BETWEEN THE BLACKFEET WATER DEPARTMENT AND HDR
ENGINEERING (CLOSED SESSION: Robert DesRosier made a motion by Resolution
{#490-2024} to approve Task Order #2024-02 for the "Browning Lagoon Upgrades"
between the Blackfeet Water Department and HDR Engineering. Second by Everett
Armstrong. Motion carried unanimously. (6)
APPROVING TASK ORDER NUMBER 24-11.1-O2.O2I.O FOR THE TRIBAL HEALTH
IMPROVEMENT PRqGRAM (CLOSED SESSIONI Thomas Rutherford Jr. made a
motion by Resolution {#491-2024\ to approve Task Order Number 24-ll-l-02-021-0 for the
Tribal Health Improvement Program. Second by Robert DesRosier. Motion carried
unanimously. (6)
CONFIDENTIAL PERSONNEL RESOLUTION (CLOSED SESSION: Resolution {#49220241
APPROVING GENERAL PROVISIONS APPLYING TO BLACKFEET TRIBAL
MEMBERS PREFERENTIAL RIGHT TO MEET OR EXCEED HIGH BID ON
ALLOTED TRACTS PURSUANT TO BLACKFEET TRIBAL RESOLUTION NO.341.
2022 BLACKFEET AGRICULTURE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN (ARMP)
(CLOSED SESSION: Shelly Hall made a motion by Resolution {#493-2024} to approve
General Provisions applying to Blackfeet Tribal Members Preferential Right to meet or
exceed high bid on Allotted Tracts pursuant to Blackfeet Tribal Resolution No.34l-2022
Blackfeet Agriculture Resource Management Plan (ARMP). Second by Thomas
Rutherford Jr. Motion carried unanimously. (6)
FAMILY SERVICES (CLOSED
APPROVING 4E TASK ORDER FOR
SESSION: Everett Armstrong made a motion by Resolution to approve a 4E Task Order
for Blackfeet Family Services. Second by Robert DesRosier. Motion carried unanimously.
(6)
Page 8, July 1, 2024 Special Session
PLACING TRIBAL RETIREMENT PLANS UNDER JOHN HANCOCK (CLOSED
SESSION: Thomas Rutherford Jr. made a motion by Resolution to place Tribal
Retirement Plans under John Hancock. Second by Everett Armstrong. Motion carried
unanimously. (6)
TION AND CONTROL OF LIOUOR.
AMENDING ORDINANCE #73
REGARDING RETAIL HOURS DURING K-12 SCHOOL YEAR (CLOSED SESSION:
Everett Armstrong made a motion by Resolution {#504-2024} to Amend Ordinance #73
Regulation and Control of Liquor regarding Retail Hours during K-12 School Year.
From 8:00 A.M. to 5 P.M. of each day of the K-12 school year within the Blackfeet
Reservation.
Second by Robert DesRosier. Motion carried unanimously. (6)
***Thomas Rutherford Jr. left the meetins at 2:10 P.M. (5)***
PERSONNEL ISSUE (CLOSED SESSION: Discussion regarding a personnel issue. No
action.
LAND PURCHASES (CLOSED SESSION: Discussion. No action.
ADJOURNMENT: The Meeting Adjourned at 2:35 P.M. (5)
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Rodney R. Gervais, Jr. - Chainnan
Shelly M. Hall - Vice Chairman
Patrick D. Armstrong, Jr. - Secretary
Lionel Kennerly, Sr. - Treasurer
MINUTES OF THE
BLACKFEET TRIBAL BUSINESS COUNCIL
SPECIAL SESSION
TRIBAL CONFERENCE ROOM
JULY 2,2024
12:58 P.M.
Rodney R. Gervais, Jr,
Shelly M. Hati
Patrick D. Armstrong, Jr.
Thomas L. Rutherford, Jr.
Cleo Bullshoe Main
Everett D. Armshong
Kristy L. Bullshoe
Iliff"Scott" Kipp, Sr.
Michael J. Comes at Night
Acting Vice-Chairman Robert DesRosier called the meeting to order and Secretary Patrick
Armstrong Jr. called roll with the following present to constitute a Quorum of six (6)
members:
Robert DesRosier
Shelly Hall
Patrick Armstrong Jr.
Marvin Weatherwax Jr.
Thomas Rutherford Jr.
Everett Armstrong
WAIVER/48-HOUR NOTICE (CLOSED SESSION: Patrick Armstrong Jr. made a
motion to Waive the 48-Hour Notice of Meeting. Second by Marvin Weatherwax Jr.
Motion carried unanimously. (6)
ALL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS
APPROVING EOUAL WAGE RATE
UNDER P.L. 93.638 CONTRACTS TO BE SET AT A BASE RATE (CLOSED SESSION:
Thomas Rutherford Jr. made a motion by Resolution to approve an equal Wage Rate for
all Administrative Assistants under P.L. 93-638 Contracts to begin at a Tribal Grade of 14,
beginning Fiscal Year 2025. Second by Patrick Armstrong Jr. Motion carried unanimously.
(6)
FOR NOVEMBER 5.2024 ELECTIONS
ASSIGNING THE STICK GAME
(CLOSED SESSION): Everett Armstrong made a motion to assign the Stick Game Arbor
for November 5, 2024Elections. Second by Thomas Rutherford Jr. Motion carried
unanimously. (6)
Page 2, July 2,2024 Special Session
ASSIGNING THE WHITE BUFFALO H OME FACILITY TO THE BLACKFEET
FAMILY COURTS (CLOSED SESSION: Patrick Armstrong Jr. made a motion to assign
the White Buffalo Home Facility to the Blackfeet Family Courts and the utilities shall
continue to be paid until the Programs are able to properly budget for such costs. Second
by Thomas Rutherford Jr. Motion carried unanimously. (6)
LAUNDROMAT LEASE (CLOSED SESSION): Discussion regarding the Laundromat
Lease. The issue will be addressed in the next Land Board Meeting.
LAND ISSUE (CLOSED SESSION: Discussion regarding a land issue. No action.
***Marvin Weatherwax Jr. left the meetins at 1:40 P.M. (5)***
***Everett Armstrong left the meetinq at l:40 P.M. (4)***
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Thomas L. Rutherford, Jr.
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Evereft D. Armstrong
Kristy L. Bullshoe
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Rodney R. Gervais, Jr. - Chairman
Shelly M. Hall - Vice Chaimtan
Pat'ick D. Amstrong, Jr. - Secretary
Lionel Kennerly, Sr. - Treasurer
MINUTES OF THE
BLACKFEET TRIBAL BUSINESS COUNCIL
SPECIAL SESSION
TRIBAL CONFERENCE ROOM
JULY 8,2024
11:26 A.M.
Iliff"Scott" Kipp, Sr.
Michael J. Comes at Night
Chairman Iliff Kipp Sr. called the meeting to order and Secretary Patrick Armstrong Jr.
called roll with the following present to constitute a Quorum of six (6) members:
IIiffKipp Sr.
Robert DesRosier
Patrick Armstrong Jr.
Shelly Hall
Thomas Rutherford Jr.
Everett Armstrong
INVOCATION: John Murray gave the prayer.
DECLARING STATE OF EMERGENCY ON THE BLACKFEET RESERVATION DUE
TO THE ST. MARY'S WATER SIPHON BREAK (CLOSED SESSION: Shelly Hall
made a motion by Resolution to declare a State of Emergency on the Blackfeet Reservation
due to the St. Mary's Water Siphon Break Second by Thomas Rutherford Jr. Motion
carried unanimously. (6)
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
APPROVING AMENDMENT TO
REGARDING NORTH AMERICAN INDIAN DAYS AND HEART BUTTE INDIAN
DAYS HOLIDAYS (CLOSED SESSION: Robert DesRosier made a motion by Resolution
{#509-2024} to approve Amendment to the Blackfeet Tribal Personnel Policies and
Procedures Manual by including Monday for North American Indian Days and Heart
Butte Indian Days closures:
North American Indian Days (2nd Thursday of Juty through Monday)
Heart Butte Indian Days (2od Thursday of August through Monday)
Second by Thomas Rutherford Jr. Motion carried unanimously. (6)
Page 2, July 8, 2024 Special Session
APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE BLACKFEET TRIBAL BUSINESS COUNCIL AIID GLACIER COUNTY
SHERIFF AND GLACIER COUNTY DEPUTIES AS POLICE OFFICERS OF THE
BLACKFEET TRIBE DURING NORTH AMERICAN INDIAN DAYS AND HEART
BUTTE INDIAN DAYS POWWOWS (CLOSED SESSION): Everett Armstrong made a
motion by Resolution to approve the submission of Memorandum of Agreement between
the Blackfeet Tribal Business Council and Glacier County Sheriff and Glacier County
Deputies as Police Officers of the Blackfeet Tribe during North American Indian Days and
Heart Butte Indian Days Powwows. Second by Patrick Armstrong Jr. Motion carried
unanimously. (6)
***Marvin Weatherwax Jr. entered the meetinq at 12:05 P.M. (7)***
TRIBAL HISTORICAL PRESERVATI
OFFICE/CHIEF MOUNTAIN (CLOSED
SESSION): John Munay, THPO Director and Gheri Hall, THPO Deputy Director, were present
at the meeting to Chief Mountain access.
Lengthy discussion.
***Marvin Weatherwax Jr. left the meeting at 1:00 P.M. (6)***
TEMPORARILY CLOSING CHIEF MOUNTAIN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
(CLOSED SESSION: Robert DesRosier made a motion by Resolution {#510-20241to
temporarily close Chief Mountain until regulations are approved; and, THPO shall have
the authority to authorize persons to utilize the area for culturaUtraditionaUceremonial
purposes during the temporary closure. Second by Patrick Armstrong Jr. Motion carried
with a vote of four (4) FOR; two (2) OPPOSED, Thomas Rutherford Jr. & Shelly Halt. (42) (6)
CKFOOT CONFEDERACY (CLOSED
APPROVING OFFICE SPACE FOR
SESSION): Patrick Armstrong Jr. made a motion by Resolution to approve office space for
the Blackfoot Confederacy in the Buffalo Bull Lodge. Second by Robert DesRosier. Motion
carried unanimously. (6)
APPROVING OFFICE SPACE FOR ECO-KNOWLEDGE (CLOSED SESSION: Robert
DesRosier made a motion by Resolution to approve office space for Eco-Knowledge in the
Buffalo Bull Lodge. Second by Patrick Armstrong Jr. Motion carried unanimously. (6)
REQUESTING GLACIER NATIONAL PARK TO CIOSE ACCESS TO CHIEF
MOUNTAIN FROM THE PARK BOUNDARY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE (CLOSED
SESSIQN: Everett Armstrong made a motion by Resolution to request Glacier National
Park to close access to Chief Mountain from the Park boundary until further notice.
Second by Robert DesRosier. Motion carried unanimously. (6)
Page 3, July 8, 2024 Special Session
ASE OF 4H LIVESTOCK DURING 2024
APPROVING FUNDS FOR THE
NORTH AMERICAN INDIAN DAYS (CLOSED SESSION: Shelly Hall made a motion
by Resolution to approve $15,000.00 for the purchase of 4H livestock during 2024 North
American Indian Days. Second by Robert DesRosier. Motion carried unanimously. (6)
REVENUE UPDATE (CLOSED SESSION): Lydia Spotted Eagle, Revenue Department
Director, was present at the meeting to update the BTBC. No action.
BUDGET START DATE FOR
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 269.2024
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FOR FY 2024 ON OCTOBER 1 2023
Robert DesRosier made a motion by Resolution to Amend Resolution No.269-2024 to
clariff budget start day for Sergeant at Arms for FY 2024 on October 1,2023. Second by
Patrick Armstrong Jr. Motion carried unanimously. (6)
APPROVING COMMERCIAL LEASE (CLOSED SESSION: Everett Armstrong made a
motion by Resolution to approve a Commercial Lease. Second by Thomas Rutherford Jr.
Motion carried unanimously. (6)
AMENDING ACTION TAKEN ON JULY 1,2024 AMENDING ORDINANC
REGULATION AND CONTROL OF LIOUOR TO INCLUDE HIGH SCHOOL
GRADUATIONS, HIGH SCHOOL PROMS AND BLACKEEET COMMUNITY
COLLEGE GRADUATION (CLOSED SESSION: Everett Armstrong made a motion by
Resolution to amend action taken on July 1,2024 Amending Ordinance #73 Regulation and
Control of Liquor to include closure of alcohol sales from 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 A.M. (atl day)
on High School Graduations, High School Proms and Blackfeet Community College
Graduation. Second by Shelly Hall. Motion carried unanimously. (6)
APPROVING COMMERCIAL LEASE WITH SWEET GRASS PROPERTY
SOLUTIONS. LLC FOR SOUTHERN PIEGAN HEALTH CENTER (CLOSED
SESSION: Everett Armstrong made a motion by Resolution to approve a Commercial
Lease with Sweet Grass Property Solutions, LLC for Southern Piegan Health Center.
Second by Robert DesRosier. Motion carried unanimously. (6)
APPROVING BAN OF FIREWORKS AFTER THE FOURTH OF JULY (CLOSED
SESSIOID: Shelty Hall made a motion by Resolution to ban Fireworks on the Blackfeet
Reservation after the Fourth of July, beginning in2025. Second by Thomas Rutherford Jr.
Motion carried unanimousty. (6)
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ADJOURNMENT: Robert DesRosier made a Motion to Adjourn. Second by Patrick
Armstrong Jr. Motion carried unanimously. (6) The Meeting at Adjourned at 2:09 P.M.
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Rodney R. Gervais, Jr. - Chairman
Shelly M. Hatl - Vice Chairman
Patrick D. Armstrong, Jr. - Secretary
Lionel Kennerly, Sr. - Treasurer
MINUTES OF THE
45th
BLACKFEET TRIBAL BUSINESS COUNCIL
INAUGURATION
SPECIAL SESSION
MULTIPURPOSE BUILDING
JULY 11,2024
10:20 A.M.
Rodney R. Gervais, Jr,
Shelly M. Hali
Patrick D. Armstrong, Jr.
Thomas L. Rutherford, Jr.
Cleo Bullshoe Main
Everett D. Armstrong
Kristy L. Bullshoe
Iliff"Scott" Kipp, Sr.
Michael J. Comes at Night
Master of Ceremony (MC) is Kevin Kicking Women.
Procession into the Multipurpose Building by Blackfeet Veteran Honor Guard brings in
outgoing, present and incoming Blackfeet Tribal Business Council members and
singing/drumming was performed by Young Grey Horse.
The Invocation was delivered by Father Rod Ermatinger and a traditional Invocation was
delivered by Blackfeet Elder Marvin Weatherwax Sr.
Kevin Kicking Women introduced Outgoing, Ongoing and Incoming BTBC Members.
Comments were made by each Council Member.
Chairman Iliff Kipp Sr. officially declared the2022-2024 Term ended.
Kevin Kicking Women introduced the2024 Election Board Members; Steve Fenner, Vera
Weaselhead, Karen Davis, Gabriel'oSam" Grant and Gerald "Chee Chee" Whiteman Sr.
OATH: Kevin Kicking Women introduced Mistee Ridesatthedoor, Blackfeet Tribal Court
Judge, who administered the Oath of Office to Rodney "Minnow" Gervais Jr., Cleo Main,
Kristy Salway Bullshoe & Michael Comes at Night. The Election Board Members
witnessed the signing of the Oath of Office.
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OFFICE OF THE CHAIRMAN: Kevin Kicking Women called the Special Session Meeting
to order and called for nominations for Chairman. Kristy Salway Bullshoe nominated Cleo
Main, Everett Armstrong Nominated Patrick Armstrong Jr. and Shelly Hall Nominated
Rodney Gervais Jr. Second by Thomas Rutherford Jr. Votes were cast by secret ballot.
There was a revote due to ties.
Blackfeet Tribal Business Council.
OFFICE OF THE VICE-CHAIRMAITI: Michael Comes At Night, Everett Armstrong and
Shelly Hall were nominated for Vice-Chairman. Second by Patrick Armstrong Jr. Votes
werecastbysecretballot.Therewasarevoteduetoties.
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OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY: PatrickArmstrong Jr., Thomas Rutherford Jr., Kristy
Salway Bullshoe and Michael Comes At Night were nominated for Secretary. Second by
Patrick Armstrong Jr.
Business Council.
Rodney'6Minnow" Gervais Jr. called for a motion to Certify the2024-2028 Election and
Officers.
Everett Armstrong made a motion by Resolution {#515-20241to approve the Certification
for the 45th Term of the Blackfeet Tribal Business Council. Second by Thomas Rutherford
Jr. Motion carried unanimously. (9)
ADJOURNMENT: The Meeting at Adjourned at 11:11 A.M.
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Rodney R. Gervais, Jr. - Chairman
Shelly M. Hall - Vice Chairman
Patrick D. Armstrong, Jr. - Secretary
Lionel Kennerly, Sr. - Treasurer
MINUTES OF THE
BLACKFEET TRIBAL BUSINESS COUNCIL
SPECIAL SESSION
GLACIER PEAKS CASINO
CONFERENCE ROOM
JULY 16,2024
2:35 P.M.
. BUSINESS COUNCIL
Rodney R. Gervais, Jr.
Shelly M. Hall
Patrick D. Armstrong, Jr.
Thomas L. Rutherford, Jr.
Cleo Bullshoe Main
Everett D. Armstrong
Kristy L. Bullshoe
Iliff"Scott" Kipp, Sr.
Michael J. Comes at Night
Chairman Rodney Gervais Jr. called the meeting to order and Secretary Patrick
Armstrong Jr. called roll with the following present to constitute a Quorum of six (6)
members:
Rodney Gervais Jr.
Thomas Rutherford Jr.
Everett Armstrong
Shelly Hall
IliffKipp Sr.
Kristy Bullshoe
Patrick Armstrong Jr.
Cleo Main
Michael Comes At Night
WAIVER/48-HOUR NOTICE (CLOSED SESSION: Thomas Rutherford Jr. made a
motion to Waive the 48-Hour Notice of Meeting. Second by Kristy Bullshoe. Motion
carried unanimously. (6)
APPOINTING COUNCIL COMMITTEES LIST AND OUTSIDE ORGANIZATION
APPOINTMENTS FOR THE 45TH TERM OF THE BLACKFEET TRIBAL BUSINESS
COUNCIL (CLOSED SESSION: Kristy Bullshoe made a motion by Resolution {#51620241to appoint the Council Committees List and Outside Organization Appointments for
the 45th Term of the Blackfeet Tribal Business Council. Second by Michael Comes At
Night. (6)
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CONFIDENTIAL PERSONNEL RESOLUTIONS (CLOSED SESSION: Confidential
personnel actions were taken.
APARTMENT FIRE (CLOSED SESSION: Discussion regarding an apartment fire. No
action.
APPROVING SIGNATORY AUTHORITY OF THE 45TH BLACKFEET TRIBAL
FOR TRIBAL BANK ACCOUNTS
BUSINESS COUNCIL EXECUTIVE
(CLOSED SESSIOITD: Thomas Rutherford Jr. made a motion by separate Resolutions to
approve Signatory Authority of the 45th BTBC Executive Committee for Native American
Bank, First Interstate Bank and Stockman Bank Second by Michael Comes At Night.
Motion carried unanimously. (6)
OF'THE 45TH BLACKFEET TRIBAL
APPROVING SIGNATORY AUTH
BUSINESS COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR THE BLACKFEET TRIBE'S
SELF INSURANCE ACCOUNTS AT N ATIVE AMERICAN BANK (CLOSED
SESSION: Thomas Rutherford Jr. made a motion by Resolution {#524-20241 to approve
Signatory Authority of the 45th BTBC Executive Committee for the Blackfeet Tribe's Self
Insurance Accounts at Native American Bank. Second by Kristy Bullshoe. Motion carried
unanimously. (6)
ORIENTATION (CLOSED SESSION: Discussion. No action.
SMITH RANCH (CLOSED SESSION: Discussion. No action.
APPROVING BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR IT DEPARTMENT (CLOSED SESSION:
Iftisty Bullshoe made a motion by Resolution {#521-20241to approve a budget amendment
in the amount of $30,000.00 from the buildings and general budget for the IT Department.
Second by Michael Comes At Night. Motion carried unanimously. (6)
ADJOURNMENT: CIeo Main made a Motion to Adjourn. Second by Kristy Bullshoe.
Motion carried unanimously. (6) The Meeting at Adjourned at 4:07 P.M.
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Rodney R. Gervais, Jr. - Chairman
Shelly M. Hall - Vice Chairman
Patrick D. Armstrong, Jr. - Secretary
Lionel Kennerly, Sr. - Treasurer
MINUTES OF THE
BLACKFEET TRIBAL BUSINESS COUNCIL
SPECIAL SESSION
TRIBAL CONFERENCE ROOM
JULY 17,2024
3:53 P.M.
Rodney R. Gervais, Jr.
Shelly M. Hall
Patrick D. Armstrong, Jr.
Thomas L. Rutherford, Jr.
Cleo Bullshoe Main
Everett D. Armsnong
Kristy L. Bullshoe
Iliff"Scott" Kipp, Sr.
Michael J. Comes at Night
Chairman Rodney Gervais Jr. called the meeting to order and Acting Secretary Thomas
Rutherford Jr. called roll with the following present to constitute a Quorum of seven (7)
members:
Rodney Gervais Jr.
IliffKipp Sr.
Shelly Hall
Michael Comes At Night
Thomas Rutherford Jr.
Cleo Main
48-HOUR NOTICE: Kristy Bullshoe made a motion to Waive the 48-Hour Notice of
Meeting. Second by Michael Comes At Night. Motion carried unanimously. (7)
CONFIDENTIAL PERSONNEL RESOLUTION (CLOSED SESSION: Resolution {#5252024|
REFFIRMING/AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 269-2024 CLARIFYING SERGEANT
AT ARMS BUDGET START DATE FOR FY 2024 ON OCTOBER 1,2023 (CLOSED
SESSIOID: Iliff Kipp Sr. made a motion by Resolution {#269-2024A} to Amend Resolution
No.269-2024 ctariffing Sergeant at Arms budget start date for FY 2024 on October 1,
2023. Second by Cleo Main. Motion carried unanimously. (7)
APPROVING AUTHORIZATION FORM TO INITIATE DISBURSEMENTS AND
RECEIVE INFORMATION ON TRIBAL ACCOUNTS WITH THE BUREAU OF
TRUST FUNDS ADMINISTRATION (2024) (CLOSED SESSION: Thomas Rutherford
Jr. made a motion by Resolution {#527-20241to approve the Authorization Form to initiate
Disbursements and receive information on Tribal Accounts with the Bureau of Trust
Funds Administration. Second by Michael Comes at Night. Motion carried unanimously.
(7)
Page 2, July !7,2024 Special Session
***Cleo Main left the meetins at 4:15 P.M. (6)***
LAW ENFORCEMENT UPDATE (CLOSED SESSION: Misty Keller, BLES Chief of
Police; and Maurice Redhorn Sr., Glacier County Sheriff, were present at the meeting to update
the BTBC. No action.
***Cleo Main entered the
at 4230 P.M. (7)***
LAW ENFORCEMENT (CON'T.) (CLOSED SESSION: Further discussion. No action.
***Iliff Kipn Sr. left the
eetins at 4z4l P.M. (6)***
BLACKFEET TRIBAL COURT (CLOSED SESSION: Bryan Dupois, Tribal Court Chief
Judge and Sampson Juneau, Family Court Judge were present at the meeting to update the
BTBC. No action.
RECESS: The meeting recessed at 5:20 P.M.
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Shelly M. Hall - Vice Chairman
Patrick D. Armstrong, Jr. - Secretary
Lionel Kennerly, Sr. - Treasurer
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MINUTES OF THE
BLACKFEET TRIBAL BUSINESS COUNCIL
SPECIAL SESSION
TRIBAL CONFERENCE ROOM
JULY 18,2024
Rodney R. Gervais, Jr.
Shelly M. Hall
Patrick D. Armstrong, Jr.
Thomas L. Rutherford, Jr.
Cleo Bullshoe Main
Evereff D. Armstrong
Kristy L. Bullshoe
Iliff"Scott" Kipp, Sr.
Michael J. Comes at Night
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Rodney Gervais Jr.
Kristy Bullshoe
Thomas Rutherford Jr.
Cleo Main
Shelly Hall
Michael Comes At Night
APPROVING PROPERTY INSURANCE COVERAGE WITH AMERIND RISK FOR
2024-2025 (CLOSED SESSION: Thomas Rutherford Jr. made a motion by Resolution
{#526-2024} to approve Property Insurance Coverage with Amerind Risk for 2024-2025.
Second by Cleo Main. Motion carried unanimously. (6)
REZ MONKEYS (CLOSED SESSION: discussion. No action.
***Thomas Rutherford Jr. left the meetins at 3:24 P.M. (5)***
RECESS: The meeting recessed at3z25 P.M. (5)
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Patrick D. Armstrong, Jr. - Secretary
Lionel Kennerly, Sr. - Treasurer
MINUTES OF THE
BLACKFEET TRIBAL BUSINESS COUNCIL
SPECIAL SESSION
TRIBAL CONFERENCE ROOM
JULY 19,2024
9:21 A.M.
Rodney R. Gervais, Jr
Shelly M. Hali
Patrick D. Armstrong, Jr.
Thomas L. Rutherford, Jr.
Cleo Bullshoe Main
Everett D. Armstrong
Kristy L. Bullshoe
Iliff"Scott" Kipp, Sr.
Michael J. Comes at Night
Chairman Rodney Gervais Jr. called the meeting to order and Acting Secretary Thomas
Rutherford Jr. called roll with the following present to constitute a Quorum of six (6)
members:
Rodney Gervais Jr.
Kristy Bullshoe
Shelly Hall
Michael Comes At Night
Thomas Rutherford Jr.
Cleo Main
INVOCATION: Kristy Bullshoe gave the prayer.
LAND DEPARTMENT (CLOSED SESSION: Bitt Old Chief, Land Department Director;
Shonnie Gilham, and Robert Crawford were present at the meeting to update the BTBC.
APPROVING P.L. 93.638 CONTRACT PROPOSAL FOR PROSECUTION (CLOSED
SESSION: Michael Comes At Night made a motion by Resolution to approve a P.L. 93638 Contract Proposal for Prosecution. Second by Thomas Rutherford Jr. Motion carried
unanimousty. (6)
APPROVING OW]\ER'S USE (CLOSED SESSION: Resolution {#528-20241
JUNE 15.2024 LAND BOARD MINUTES (CLOSED SESSION: Discussion. No action.
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ADJOURNMENT: Thomas Rutherford Jr. made a Motion to Adjourn. Second by Shelly
Hall. Motion carried unanimously. (6) The Meeting at Adjourned at 10:44 A.M.
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P.O. Box 850, Browning, MT, 59417
Telephone: (406) 338-7521 I Fax: (406) 338-7530
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BT ACKF'EF'T TRIBAI. BUSINESS COUNCIL
Rodney R. Gervais, Jr,
EXT'CUTIVE COMMITTET'.
Rodney R. Gervais, Jr. - Chairman
Shelly M. Hall - Vice Chairman
Patrick D. Armstrong, Jr. - Secretary
Lionel Kennerly, Sr. - Treasurer
MINUTES OF THE
BLACKFEET TRIBAL BUSINESS COUNCIL
SPECIAL SESSION
TRIBAL CONFERENCE ROOM
JULY 23,2024
1:37 P.M.
Shelly M. Hali
Patrick D. Armstrong, Jr.
Thomas L. Rutherford, Jr.
Cleo Bullshoe Main
Everett D. Armstrong
Kristy L. Bullshoe
Iliff"Scon" Kipp, Sr.
Michael J. Comes at Night
Chairman Rodney Gervais Jr. called the meeting to order and Acting Secretary Thomas
Rutherford Jr. called roll with the following present to constitute a Quorum of six (6)
members:
Rodney Gervais Jr.
Iliff Kipp Sr.
Shelly Hall
Kristy Bullshoe
Thomas Rutherford Jr.
Everett Armstrong
WAIVER/48-HOUR NOTICE (CLOSED SESSION): Iliff Kipp Sr. made a motion to
Waive the 48-Hour Notice of Meeting. Second by Krisfy Bullshoe. Motion carried
unanimously. (6)
AUTHORIZING THE AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR A USDA
PLANT PEST DISEASE MANAGEMANT GRANT (CLOSED SESSION: SheIIy HaII
made a motion by Resolution to approve the Agriculture Department to apply for a USDA
Plant Pest Disease Management Grant. Second by Kristy Bullshoe. Motion carried
unanimously. (6)
APPOINTING REPRESENTATIVES TO THE NORTHERN PLAINS TRIBAL SOLAR
FOR ALL COALITION (CLOSED SESSION: Thomas Rutherford Jr. made a motion by
Resolution to appoint Gerald Wagner and Termaine Edmo to the Northern Plains Tribal
Solar of All Coalition. Second by Everett Armstrong. Motion carried unanimously. (6)
PERSONNEL EXCERPT (CLOSED SESSION: Excerpt {#82024-1021
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ADJOURNMENT: Kristy Bullshoe made a Motion to Adjourn. Second by Iliff Kipp Sr.
Motion carried unanimously. (6) The Meeting at Adjourned at 2:00 P.M.
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Blackfeet Tribal Business Council
BLACKFE,E,T NATION
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P.O. Box 850, Browning,
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Telephone: (406) 338-7 521 I Fax (406) 338-7530
BLACKFENT TRIBAL BUSINESS COUNCII
EXF"CUTTVF'- COMMITTF'.F'.
Rodney R. Gervais, Jr. - Chairman
Shelly M. Hall - Vice Chairman
Patrick D. Armstrong, Jr. - Secretary
Lionel Kennerly, Sr. - Treasurer
MINUTES OF THE
BLACKFEET TRIBAL BUSINESS COUNCIL
GENERAL SESSION
TRIBAL CONFERENCE ROOM
AUGUST 1,2024
9:33 A.M.
Rodney R. Gervais, Jr.
Shelly M. Hall
Patrick D. Armstrong, Jr.
Thomas L. Rutherford, Jr.
Cleo Bullshoe Main
Everett D. Armstrong
Kristy L. Bullshoe
Iliff"Scott" Kipp, Sr.
Michael J. Comes at Night
Chairman Rodney Gervais Jr. called the meeting to order and Secretary Patrick
Armstrong Jr. called roll with the following present to constitute a Quorum of seven (7)
members:
Rodney Gervais Jr.
Cleo Main
Michael Comes At Night
Shelly Hall
Kristy Bullshoe
Patrick Armstrong Jr.
Everett Armstrong
INVOCATION: Wilma Manywhitehorses gave the prayer.
CHAIRMAN'S UPDATE: Rodney Gervais Jr. stated there has been $13.9-$14 million invested
in the Multipurpose Building (Arbor) and construction will not be completed until November, a
thorough expenditure report will be distributed to the public.
There will be a new timekeeping system implemented within Tribal Programs, ADP, which will
be utilized in approximately two months.
The Medicine Bear Shelter has been having issues with the building and repairs will be made.
The Tribe received over $2 million from the Opioid Litigation and discussion will be held as to
where the funding will be utilized.
There will be a Tyler Childers concert and all ticket proceeds will be donated to Non-Profit
Organizations on the Blackfeet Reservation.
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BTBC UPDATES: Shelly Hall stated the Council approved a Resolution for an Annual
Reservation cleanup and a fall cleanup will be scheduled.
Kristy Bullshoe, Law & Order Chair, stated there have been discussions to discuss how to
combat the drug and alcohol problem on the Reservation. Programs will be collectively assisting
BLES in regards to drug dealers.
Michael Comes At Night stated he has attended various meetings regarding the Wastewater
Compact. Representative Zinke testified on a Bill sent to the Senate for $250 million for
wastewater management.
There was a Manpower Training for each Department to report on progress and areas for
improvement.
There are efforts being made to open the Blackfeet Boarding Dorm 7 days a week. The Tribe
will need to lobby the Bureau of Indian Education for funding.
Requests have been made to the Bureau of Indian Affairs to renovate the Corrections Facility. A
new facility groundbreaking is scheduledfor 2027.
Financial assistance for death and medical will be made accordingly and equally
Cleo Main, HESS Vice-Chair, attended a meeting at the IHS to discuss issues regarding
Contracts and the health of the Blackfeet people.
A walkthrough was done at the White Buffalo Home Facility, funding requests will be made to
update the building to hold juveniles.
Everett Armstrong stated there will be a playground cleanup in Seville on August2,2024 at 8:30
a.m.
There will be new playground equipment placed in Communities on the Blackfeet Reservation.
The Splash Pad and playground equipment will be installed at All Chiefs Park soon.
Patrick Armstrong Jr. stated there has been discussions with the Blackfoot Confederacy
regarding border crossing. Enhanced Photo ID's will soon improve border crossings.
Indian Relay will be a recognized sport in Canada, Mr. Armstrong would like Indian Relay to
become a recognized sport in Montana.
During the2024 North American Days, a traditional Split Horn warbonnet was retumed to the
Blackfeet People. The warbonnet was transferred to Craig Falcon.
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BTBC UPDATES (CON'T.): Heart Butte Indian Days will be held in the old location, the new
arbor will be utilized in2025.
***Iliff Kipp Sr. entered the meeting at 10:00 A.M. (8)***
BTBC UPDATES (CON'T.): Iliff Kipp Sr. inquired if the BTBC appointed Committees
Rodney Gervais Jr. stated the list has been approved, but can be revisited.
Rodney Gervais Jr. stated the Land Department will be implementing a new database for all
Tribal Land records.
HONORARY WOMEN'S COUNCIL: Wilma Manywhitehorses; Annie Vielle and Violet
Provic, were present at the meeting to discuss representatives to attend Confederacy meetings,
issues with camping spots at NAID (the Honorary Council recommended a Committee be
appointed to address the issues), and issues with housing/roads.
Wilma Manywhitehorses inquired if there will be more Liquor Ordinance meetings. Everett
Armstrong replied the BTBC approved amendments to Ordinance #73 that will be effective
August 18th for alcohol closures from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the K-12 school year.
There will also be fuither discussions to ban malt liquor (steel reserve drinks) on the Blackfeet
Reservation.
HONORARY MEN'S COUNCIL: Bill Spotted Eagle; Bruce Schildt; Charles DeRoche and
Kenneth Oscar, Honorary Men's Council Members, were present at the meeting to discuss an
event for Economic Development.
Larry Reevis, Tribal Member, spoke more about the event.
RECOGNITION/TRIBAL EMPLOYEES: Various employees were given a Certification of
Appreciation for efforts on the 4th of July Veteran's Powwow and NAID.
MADPLUME/BURD FAMILY-SUICIDE PREVENTION: ThC Burd/Madplume family was
present at the meeting to discuss suicide prevention efforts, crisis intervention, the commitment
order, IHS services, Tribal Court and BLES.
A meeting will be held on August 6th,2024 at the Stick Game Arbor with all appropriate
programs, community members and the BTBC to discuss suicide prevention and services
offered.
***Everett Armstrong left
meetins at 11:55 A.M. (7)***
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DAVID ROUNDINE/LAND ISSUE: David Roundine was present at the meeting to discuss
utilization of an area near the water tower for equine therapy.
***Everett Armstrong eutered the meetine at 12:06 P.M. (8)***
***Iliff Kipp Sr. left the
at 12213 P.M. (7)***
DAVID ROUNDINE (CON'T.): further discussion with the Land Department. Mr. Roundine
will be placed on the Land Board Meeting Agenda.
RECESS: The meeting recessed at 12220 P.M. (7)
RECONVENE: The meeting reconvened at 1:03 P.M. with the following present to
constitute a quorum of seven (7) members:
Rodney Gervais Jr.
Kristy Bullshoe
Mike Comes At Night
Shelly Hall
Everett Armstrong
Patrick Armstrong Jr.
Cleo Main
CAROL & GABRIEL "SAM" GRANTAIAID CAMPGROUNDS: Carol Grant, Gabriel
"Sam" Grant, Leatha Kipp and Barbara Daychief were present at the meeting.
Barbara Daychief requested a special session meeting with the BTBC to discuss Enrollment.
Carol Grant stated construction of the new Multipurpose Building has affected existing family
campsites, tipis and the grass.
Carol Grant there is an issue with a complaint being delivered to the Court. It was stated the
complaint was delivered on August 7,2024.
Rodney Gervais Jr. requested a written statement to be submitted to the BTBC regarding the
placement of tipis and landscaping.
***Iliff Kipp Sr. entered the meetine at 2:03 P.M. (8)***
***Rodney Gervais Jr. left the meeting at 2:07 P.M. (7)***
BTBC MINUTES: Presented to the BTBC were the M"y, June and July Minutes.
The Minutes were TABLED, pending review.
ECO-KNOWLEDGE: Emmett Dusty Bull, Eco-Knowledge, was present at the meeting to
invite the BTBC to a meeting at the Stick Game Arbor with the U.S Fish and Wildlife on August
26-30. Location will be determined at a later date.
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***Patrick Armstrong Jr. Ieft the meeting at 2:30 P.M. (6)***
DEBBIE WHITEGRASS/BILLBOARD PICTURE: Debbie Whitegrass was present at the
meeting to request permission to use the picture of a billboard for the Seven Directions Tool Kit
Ms. Whitegrass was directed to speak with the Legal Department.
***Patrick Armstrong Jr. entered the meeting at 2:43 P.M. (7)
SIYEH COMM: Jodi Carlson, Brian DeMarco and Dennis Fitzpatrick, Siy Comm, were present
at the meeting to update the BTBC on construction of the fiber optic project. No action.
LAND ACOUISITIONS: Roberta Amoux and Jessica Edwards, Land Acquisitions Program,
were present at the meeting to present four (4) Resolutions.
The Resolutions will need to be reviewed by the Legal Department.
BILLBOARD PICTURE: Terydon Hall, Legal Assistant, stated use of the Billboard
picture mentioned earlier in the meeting can be allowed by a Letter from the Chairman's
Office as it is Public Domain.
***Rodney Gervais Jr. entered the meetine at 3:49 P.M. (8)***
HOMELAND SECURITY: Sarah Wolftail, Terrance Melton, Brittney Wolftail and Erica
Edwards, Homeland Security Employees, were present at the meeting to provide an update to the
BTBC. No action.
HONORING/CHERYL *KITTY" GOBERT FENNER: Cheryl *Kitty' Gobert Fenner
was honored for years of service to the Tribe and retirement.
***Iliff Kipp Sr. left the meetine at 4:40 P.M. (7)***
***Cleo Main left the m
tt 4:45 P.M. (6)***
APPROVING BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR CANCER FUND: Everett Armstrong made
a motion by Resolution {#530-20241to approve a budget amendment in the amount of
$55,000.00 with funds to be determined by the Treasurer for the Cancer Fund. Second by
Kristy Bullshoe. Motion carried unanimousty. (6)
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APPROVING COMMUNITY ACTMTY FUNDING: Michael Comes At Night made a
motion by Resolution {#531-20241to approve S20,000.00 with funds to be determined by
the Treasurer for Community Activities with the following regulations;
a. One Time per year for each individual event
b. That the sponsors of events must fundraise half of the amount needed for the event
c. Youth events shall have priority
d. The sponsors must submit a request to the Finance Committee
e. The team sponsorships shall be $250.00 per individual or $500.00 per team
f. All events must be drug and alcohol free
Second by Kristy Bullshoe. Motion carried unanimousty. (6)
CONFIDENTIAL PERSONNEL RESOLUTION: Resolution l#s32-2024\
CK MEMORIAL STICK GAME
FINANCIAL REOUEST/GEORGE
(CLOSED
Patrick
Armstrong Jr. made a motion to approve
TOURNAMENT
SESSIONI-):
$5,000.00 (50% of the total cost) for the George Aimsback Memorial Stick Game
Tournament. Second by Michael Comes At Night. Motion carried unanimously. (6)
Excerpt l#82024-103\
PERSONNEL ISSUE (CLOSED SESSION: Discussion regarding a personnel issue. No
action.
Terydon
COMMUNITY PLAYGROU
Hall, Legal Assistant, stated the Planning Department is requesting to waive the BEO and
TERO fees for the construction of the community play grounds. No action.
PERSONNEL ISSUE (CLOSED SESSION): Discussion regarding a personnel issue. No
action.
ADJOURNMENT: Kristy Bullshoe made a Motion to Adjourn. Second by Patrick
Armstrong Jr. Motion carried unanimously. (6) The Meeting at Adjourned at 5:59 P.M.
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BLACKFEET NATION
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P.O. Box 850, Browning,
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Telephone: (406) 338-7 521 I F ax: (406) 338-7530
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Rodney R. Gervais, Jr. - Chairman
Shelly M. Hall - Vice Chainnan
Patrick D. Armskong, Jr. - Secretary
Lionel Kennerly, Sr. - Treasurer
MINUTES OF THE
BLACKFEET TRIBAL BUSINESS COUNCIL
EXECUTIVE SESSION
LEGAL CONFERENCE ROOM
AUGUST 5,2024
12247 P.M.
Rodney R. Gervais, Jr.
Shelly M. Hall
Patrick D. Armstrong, Jr.
Thomas L. Rutherford, Jr.
Cleo Bullshoe Main
Everett D. Armstong
Kristy L. Bullshoe
Iliff"Scott" Kipp, Sr.
Michael J. Comes at Night
Acting Chairman Shelly Hall called the meeting to order and Secretary Patrick Armstrong
Jr. called roll with the following present to constitute a Quorum of (2) Executive members:
Shelly Hall
Patrick Armstrong Jr.
WAIVING BUSINESS LICENSE FEES FOR LOCAL VENDORS FOR 2024 HEART
BUTTE INDIAN DAYS (CLOSED SESSION: Patrick Armstrong Jr. made a motion to
waive the Business License Fees for local Vendors for the2024 Heart Butte Indian Days.
Second by Shetly Hall. Motion carried unanimously. (2) lE,X2024-1041
{This Action is to be reaffirmed at the next Special Session.}
ADJOURNMENT: Patrick Armstrong Jr. made a Motion to Adjourn. Second by Shelly
Hall. Motion carried unanimously. (2) The Meeting at Adjourned at 12249 P.M.
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BI,ACKF 'NT TRIBAL BUSINF'SS COUNCIL
EXF'CUTIVE COMMITTEE
Rodney R. Gervais, Jr. - Chairman
Shelly M. Hall - Vice Chairman
Patrick D. Armstrong, Jr. - Secretary
Lionel Kennerly, Sr. - Treasurer
MINUTES OF THE
BLACKFEET TRIBAL BUSINESS COUNCIL
EXECUTVIVE SESSION
LEGAL CONFERENCE ROOM
AUGUST 7,2024
2249 P.M.
Rodney R. Gervais, Jr.
Shelly M. Hall
Patrick D. Armstrong, Jr.
Thomas L. Rutherford, Jr.
Cleo Bullshoe Mdn
Everett D. Armstrong
Kristy L. Bullshoe
Iliff"Scott" Kipp, Sr.
Michael J. Comes at Night
Chairman Rodney Gervais Jr. called the meeting to order and Secretary Patrick
Armstrong Jr. called roll with the following present to constitute a Quorum of (5)
Executive members:
Rodney Gervais Jr.
Thomas Rutherford Jr.
Shelly Hall
Kristy Bullshoe
Patrick Armstrong Jr.
CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS: Discussion with Dawn Gray, Tribal Managing Attorney,
regarding Constitutional rights.
CONFIDENTIAL EXCERPT (CLOSED SESSION:
Excerpt {#EX2024-105}
LEGAL ISSUE (CLOSED SESSION: Discussion with Derek Kline, Special Counselo
regarding a legal issue.
CONFIDENTIAI, EXCERPT (CLOSED SE
Excerpt {#EJ(2024-1061
***Patrick Armstrong Jr. left the meetinq at 3:26 P.M. (4)***
EAGLE BEAR KOA CAMPGROUND (CLOSED SESSION: Discussion regarding the
Eagle Bear KOA Campground operations.
***Patrick Armstrong Jr. entered the meeting at 3:42 P.M. (5)***
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FESTIVAL (CLOSED SESSION: Discussion with Derek Kline, Special Counsel, regarding
the Festival to take place in 2025.
No action, further discussions will be held.
THUNDER RADIO EXPANSION PROJECT (CLOSED SESSION: Discussion regarding a
liaison for the National Park Service for the Thunder Radio Expansion Project.
It was the Consensus of the BTBC to nominate Thomas Rutherford Jr. as the Liaison.
ALLOCATION COMMITTEE VACANCY (CLOSED SESSION: Shelly Hall made a
motion to direct the Personnel Department to advertise the Allocation Committee vacant
position. Second by Patrick Armstrong Jr.
Discussion.
The action was TABLED until the next Special Session.
ADJOURNMENT: Shelly Hall made a Motion to Adjourn. Second by Patrick Armstrong
Jr. Motion carried unanimously. (5) The Meeting at Adjourned at 4:04 P.M.
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