# COLVILLE CONFEDERATED TRIBES (2017)

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## Record

- **Collection:** Tribal code
- **Document type:** Tribal code

## Text

COLVILLE CONFEDERATED TRIBES
COLVILLE BUSINESS COUNCIL
Special Session
November 2nd, 2017
Resolution Index

Condensed by, Naomi Yazzie, Executive Office Assistant

Present:

Dr. Michael Marchand, Sheilah Cleveland, Jack Ferguson, Georgia Simpson, Susie Allen,
Larry Allen, Willie Womer, Joseph Somday, Joel Boyd, Rodney Cawston

Delegation:

Edwin Marchand, Andy Joseph Jr., Melissa Louis-Williams, Norma Sanchez

Resolution No.

2017-611.cul
10-Signature

2017-612.m&b.l&j
10-Signature

2017-613.m&b.l&j
10-Signature

Condensed Recommendation Information

Colville Business Council
Vote Tally

To approve the following DWK Fowler Construction LLC.
Contract to perform the Colville Tribal Museum ADA
Renovations, located at 58045 Spokane Blvd. NE Grand
Coulee, WA. Time and materials not to exceed $821,793.00.
Chairman of the Colville Business Council or his designee to
sign all pertinent documents.

10 FOR (SC, GS, JS, EM, SA,
MLW, RC, JF, MM, WW)

To approve the attached employment contract with Andrea
George as the Lead/Managing Public Defender. This
resolution authorizes the Public Safety Director to sign the
employment contract for the Colville Tribe.

To approve the attached modification of the Legal Office
FY18 budget. No additional tribal funds are required.

0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED
Rationale: Timelines
10 FOR (JF, SA, LA, WW,
MLW, JS, MM, JB, RC, NS)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED
Rationale: Timelines, Special
Session 10/19 cancelled
10 FOR (JF, SA, LA, WW,
MLW, JS, JB, NS, RC, MM)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED

2017-614.m&b
10-Signature

2017-615.m&b.l&j
10-Signature

To approve Merchant Processing Application and Agreement
to accept credit cards within the tribe for services. The
Agreement includes a negotiated limited waiver of sovereign
immunity. Chair or designee to sign all pertinent documents.

To approve continuation of contracted services with Short
Cressman and Burgess by approving the attached FY 2018

Special Session
November 2nd, 2017
Naomi Yazzie, Executive Office Assistant

Rationale: Timelines, Special
Session 10/19 cancelled
10 FOR (JF, SA, LA, WW, RC,
NS, JS, JB, MM, MLW)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED
Rationale: Timelines, Special
Session 10/19 cancelled
10 FOR (JF, SA, LA, WW,
MLW, JS, JB, MM, NS, GS)

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contract with this firm in the total amount of $450,484
including both Tribal and Federal funds, which are in the
ORA and Environmental Trust budgets for this purpose.
Chairman or designee to sign all pertinent documents.
2017-616.m&b.l&j
10-Signature

2017-617.m&b.nrc.cdc
10-Signature

2017-618.nrc
10-Signature

2017-619.nrc
10-Signature

To approve the attached Organization Chart for TOSHA
program commencing October 23, 2017. The reorganization
includes the transfer of the Communications Engineer and the
Radio Communications Administrator from Administration to
Public Safety. The office space and equipment is transferred
with the reorganization of the program.
To approve Change Order number one (1), to Peone Logging
(C17-353) to complete the culvert installation for the Step
Stone Creek road as requested under BAER funding for
culvert replacement. The BAER funding is in the amount of
$87,500.00 and the remaining $234,500 will be paid for from
the CCT DOT G2G agreement (1104015). All invoices, pay
estimates have to be maintained separately under the
combined funding mechanisms for Step Stone Creek.
That the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation have
purchased the former Wenatchee property consisting of 3.48
acres, more or less in Douglas County, Washington, described
as: Parcel Number: 40600000103: That part of the North half
of Lots 1 and 2, East Wenatchee Land Company's Plat of
parts of Sections 26 and 27, Township 23 North, Range 20
East, E.W.M., according to the plat thereof recorded in
Volume A of Plats, page 198, lying below the canal of the
Wenatchee Reclamation District, Except that portion
conveyed to the State of Washington by deed recorded
September 14, 1971, under Auditor's File No. 161895. Also
except that portion conveyed to the State of Washington by
Deed recorded September 30, 2009 under Auditor's File No.
3138348. The Tribe intends to utilize this property for future
economic development; and it is the intent to keep this
permanent part of their land base; and the Colville Business
Council hereby request the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the
United States Department of the Interior to place the former
Wenatchee Property into trust status for the benefit of the
Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation under
Section 5 of the Indian Reorganization Act (IRA) of June 18,
1934 (48 Stat. 984); 25 U.S.C. 465 and; the Confederated
Tribes of the Colville Reservation does not plan to use the
subject property for game or gaming-related purposes.
Chairperson or designee to sign all pertinent documents and
legal instruments.
To approve the contract with Northwest Management Inc. for

Special Session
November 2nd, 2017
Naomi Yazzie, Executive Office Assistant

0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED
Rationale: Timelines, Special
Session 10/19 cancelled
10 FOR (JF, SA, LA, WW,
MLW, JS, MM, JB, NS, GS)
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10 FOR (JF, SA, LA, WW,
MLW, JS, MM, JB, NS, GS)
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Session 10/19 cancelled
10 FOR (RC, SA, LA, MLW,
JS, NS, WW, JB, MM, GS)
0 AGAINST
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Rationale: Timelines, Special
Session 10/19 cancelled

10 FOR (RC, SA, LA, MLW,
JS, NS, WW, JB, MM, GS)

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2017-620.cdc.m&b
10-Signature

2017-621.l&j
10-Signature

2017-622.l&j.m&b
10-Signature

analysis of the Colville Tribes Lidar data. Contract price will
not exceed $268,904.00. This project will utilize the Tribes
Lidar data to develop a forest wide timber inventory, wildlife
forage ratio map, roads map, tree height classification map,
canopy density map and standing biomass map. This contract
will include all data analysis and field verification plots. The
project is funded with Federal Funding. Chairperson or
designee has the authority to sign all pertinent documents.
To approve the following WSDOT Inchelium-Gifford Ferry
Improvements Piling Project Agreement LAA8978 to remove
the failing and decomposing ferry dock pilings and replace
with new ones on the Inchelium side of the Columbia River.
In addition, the electrical power supply and conduit system
will also be replaced. New LED fog warning lights will be
installed on the pilings as well as updated signage and safety
requirements. Chairman or designee to sign all pertinent
documents.
To approve the 90 day Emergency Contract for Edward
Jursek. A 90 day Emergency Assignment due to being short a
Judge at the Colville Tribal Court. The Chairman or his/her
designee to sign all pertinent documents.

To approve the attached employment contract with Richard
Lee for a Public Defender. This resolution authorizes the
Public Safety Director to sign the employment contract for the
Colville Tribe.

0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED
Rationale: Timelines, Special
Session 10/19 cancelled

10 FOR (MM, EM, MLW, NS,
JF, LA, JS, SA, WW, JB)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED
Rationale: Timelines, Special
Session 10/19 cancelled

10 FOR (JB, JF, JS, EM, MM,
WW, NS, RC, GS, LA)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED
Rationale: Timelines, Special
Session 10/19 cancelled
11 FOR (JF, SA, LA, WW,
MLW, JS, MM, JB, NS, GS,
EM)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED

2017-623.cdc.m&b
10-Signature

2017-624.nrc
10-Signature

2017-625.m&b
10-Signature

To approve the purchase of a Komatsu Hydraulic Excavator
for $165,500 from Modern Machinery, Spokane, WA. The
funds for this purchase specifically included in the FY 2018
budget for Public Works & Utilities. Chairman or designee is
authorized to sign all pertinent documents.

To approve the new sub contract for 315816 West Fork
Environmental in the amount of $208,360 and authorize the
Chairman or his/her designee to sign all pertinent documents.
Attached is Sub contract and SOW. No Tribal dollars
associated.

To approve the delegation of Francis Somday, ED, on a
special assignment to create and present to the CBC Strategic

Special Session
November 2nd, 2017
Naomi Yazzie, Executive Office Assistant

Rationale: Timelines, Special
Session 10/19 cancelled
10 FOR (SA, LA, WW, JS, JB,
MM, NS, GS, EM, JF)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED
Rationale: Timelines, Special
Session 10/19 cancelled
10 FOR (RC, LA, MLW, JS,
NS, JB, MM, GS, JF, WW)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED
Rationale: Timelines, Special
Session 10/19 cancelled
10 FOR (JF, RC, NS, JB, WW,
LA, SA, MM, GS, SC)

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2017-626.m&b.hhs
10-Signature

2017-627.m&b.l&j
10-Signature

2017-628.hhs

Plan for the development of remaining casino sites within the
ancestral and historic territories of the Confederated Tribes of
the Colville Reservation. Francis Somday's contract will
remain in full force and effect with the exception of scope of
duties, which shall be limited to the special assignment
described above. On a rotating basis, current
administrators/division directors will serve as acting ED for a
period of 120 days, beginning with Debra Wulff.
Subsequently, CBC will determine by consensus who will
serve as acting ED. Chairman or designee to sign all
pertinent documents.
To approve CCT Child Support and Tribal System & Services
(TS&S) contract amount of $125,772.00 to provide
admistrative and technical services to the Tribes in support of
the Tribe's child support program and automated case
management and financial system, the MTS. Administrative
support services include program and user support services,
training, and assistance with processing of financial child
support data. Technical support services include management
of the Model Tribal System application software and data
center operations; and access to perfective, corrective, or
adaptive maintenance changes made to ensure optimal
performance of the Model Tribal System application in the
Tribe's data environments.
To approve the Organization Chart commencing October 23,
2017. The reorganization of the enforcement programs
provide uniform application of duties and responsibilities,
support coverage as well as cross-training and benefits for
these critical/safety sensitive positions. It also provides a
more equitable span of control within the Public Safety
Department.
To rescind resolution #2017-517 "HHS QQ Request for Lab
fees at IHS Funded facilities".

0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED
Rationale: Timelines

11 FOR (JF, LA, WW, MLW,
JS, MM, NS, GS, EM, SA, SC)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED
Rationale: Timelines

10 FOR (JF, MLW, JS, MM,
JB, NS, GS, EM, RC, AJ)
4 AGAINST (SA, LA, WW,
SC)
0 ABSTAINED
Rationale: Timelines
9 FOR (SC, JF, GS, SA, LA,
WW, JS, JB, RC)
0 AGAINST

2017-629.hhs

2017-630.hhs

2017-631.hhs

To approve the HRSA Service Area Competition Grant
application in the amount of $1,404,391.00 that would
provide continued support of comprehensive primary health
care services to the Lake Roosevelt Community Health
Centers in Inchelium and Keller. No tribal dollars identified.
To accept Amendment Number ten (10) increasing contract
amount of $204,212.00 with non-recurring prior year
equipment funds to support the expansion of the Lake
Roosevelt Community Health Center (LRCHC). Chair or
designee authorized to sign all pertinent documents.
That this AAA Agreement - Lifespan Respite is by and
between the State of Washington (DSHS) and the Colville

Special Session
November 2nd, 2017
Naomi Yazzie, Executive Office Assistant

0 ABSTAINED
9 FOR (SC, JF, GS, SA, LA,
WW, JS, JB, RC)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED
9 FOR (SC, JF, GS, SA, LA,
WW, JS, JB, RC)
0 AGAINST
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9 FOR (SC, JF, GS, SA, LA,
WW, JS, JB, RC)

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2017-632.m&b

Tribe AAOA program. This Contract Amendment #1 is
amended as follows: A. The period of performance is
extended through August 31, 2018, including all Exhibits and
other documents incorporated by reference, contains all the
terms and conditional agree upon by the parties as changes to
the original contract. No other understandings or
representations, oral or otherwise, regarding the subject
matter if this Contract Amendment shall be deemed to exist or
bind the parties. All other terms and conditions of the
Contract remain in full force and effect. The parties signing
below warrant that they have read and understand this
Contract Amendment, and have authority to enter into this
Contract Amendment #1. No additional Tribal dollars
required. Chair or Designee authorized to sign all pertinent
documents.
To approve the attached IDC signature page. Chair or
designee to sign all pertinent documents.

0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED

9 FOR (SC, JF, GS, SA, LA,
WW, JS, JB, RC)
0 AGAINST

2017-633.m&b

2017-634.m&b

2017-635.m&b

2017-636.m&b

Whereas, the term of the representative from the membership
of the Tribes, as appointed by the Business Council expires on
October 8th, 2017. It is the recommendation of the
Management & Budget Committee to recommend the
appointment of Tanya K. Steele as Director of the Colville
Tribal Credit Board of Directors for a two year period by the
Colville Business Council.
To approve payment of $25.00 4-H enrollment fee, per youth,
for all Colville Reservation 4-H club members and CCT
enrolled tribal member youth, that may be enrolled in 4-H
through neighboring counties, within Washington State.
Total dollars amount, $2,350.00. Funds to come from TANF
(temporary Assistance for Needy Families) Program. Tribal
youth not enrolled through Colville Reservation WSU
Extension must notify Colville Reservation WSU Extension
and provide proof of CCT Tribal enrollment before March 1,
2018, in order for enrollment fee to be covered. Chairperson
or designee authorized to sign any and all pertinent
documents.
To accept funding from Bonneville Power Administration in
the amount of $210,634 for FY 12/01/2017-11/30/2018 for
the Tribal Conservation Enforcement project under the 2008
MOA. No Tribal Dollars. Indirect $38,111. Chairman or
designee authorized to sign all documents pertaining to this
funding.
To accept the re-occurring funding from Bonneville Power
Administration for Archaeological Resource Protection on
Lake Roosevelt for FY 2018, account 9100, during the Fall

Special Session
November 2nd, 2017
Naomi Yazzie, Executive Office Assistant

0 ABSTAINED
9 FOR (SC, JF, GS, SA, LA,
WW, JS, JB, RC)
0 AGAINST
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9 FOR (SC, JF, GS, SA, LA,
WW, JS, JB, RC)
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9 FOR (SC, JF, GS, SA, LA,
WW, JS, JB, RC)
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2017-637.m&b

2017-638.m&b

2017-639.m&b

2017-640.m&b.e&e

2017-641.tg

2017-642.tg

2017-643.tg

2017-644.e&e

and Spring drawdown in the amount of $75,000. No Tribal
Dollars. Indirect $8,297. Chairperson or designee authorized
to sign all documents pertaining to this contract.
That the ORA 587 (Outside Counsel and Contractors) budget
be modified as follows, transferring unallocated funds from
the 587 account to the following: $15,000 set aside for
Sahaptin-related non-employee travel/equipment to Sahaptin
events; $15,000 set aside for Wenatchi-related non-employee
travel/equipment to Wenatchi events; $30,000 set aside for
Sinixt-related non-employee travel, cleanup costs and
caretaker contract for Vallican property, and rent on Sinixt
storefront office/cultural awareness center in Nelson, BC.
Chairman or designee to sign all pertinent documents.
To approve the transfer of $6,500 in the current approved
ORA 481 budget to lease vehicle lines to pay for anticipated
lease vehicle costs for coordinators. Chairman or designee to
sign all pertinent documents.
To approve the Chairman/designee signature for the attached
letter to WA Governor Jay Inslee regarding negotiations on
Tribal-State marijuana compact.
To approve the attached amendment to the MOA between
TANF and the Language Program approved by Resolution
2016-617. Chairman or designee to sign all documents. No
additional dollars.
To approve the Enrollment department to make an exception
to the burial grant to include the transportation cost and
additional holding cost for the descendent Arlene S. Gilbert
(Sicade), who has not living immediate family to take
responsibility of her services. Additional funding shall not
exceed $2,000. Enrollment shall work with the Funeral Home
in California to bring her home for proper burial.
To approve the Enrollment department to increase the Tribal
Member Burial Assistance an additional $1,000.00. The total
amount of the Tribal Member burial Assistance shall be
$4,000.00. Upon approval, this increase shall supersede all
previous resolutions.
To accept the Colville Tribal Relinquishment request of
Patricia Ann Kelly on the current Colville Tribal Membership
Roll.
To approve the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between
the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation (CCT)
and Wenatchee Valley College (WVC) to work in
collaboration bringing access to college courses at locations

Special Session
November 2nd, 2017
Naomi Yazzie, Executive Office Assistant

0 ABSTAINED
9 FOR (SC, JF, GS, SA, LA,
WW, JS, JB, RC)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED

9 FOR (SC, JF, GS, SA, LA,
WW, JS, JB, RC)
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WW, JS, JB, RC)
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WW, JS, JB, RC)
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WW, JS, JB, RC)
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9 FOR (SC, JF, GS, SA, LA,
WW, JS, JB, RC)
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WW, JS, JB, RC)
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2017-645.nrc

2017-646.nrc

2017-647.nrc

2017-648.nrc

2017-649.nrc

2017-650.nrc

2017-651.nrc

on the Colville Reservation for community members to work
toward successful certificate and degree attainment with
designated scholarship funding specifically for Colville Tribal
members that would like to enroll in WVC courses per the
MOA. Chair or designee authorized to sign all pertinent
documents.
To approve budget modification #1 for 1993 Timber, Fish &
Wildlife Supplemental adding $93,049 from BIA mod #15
and #16 bringing the contract total to $172,696 contract dates
are from October 1, 2016 to September 30, 2017 and
authorizes the Chairman or his/her designee to sign all
pertinent documents. Attached is the budget mod #1. No
Tribal dollars associated
To approve budget modification #1 for 1994 Timber, Fish &
Wildlife adding $126,513 from BIA mod #11 and mod #15
bringing the contract total to $234,793 contract dates are from
October 1, 2016 to September 30, 2017 and authorizes the
Chairman or his/her designee to sign all pertinent documents.
Attached is the budget mod #1. No Tribal dollars associated
To approve budget modification #1 for 1761 Game
Management adding $331,002 from BIA mod #9, mod #10
and mod #13 and #14 bringing the contract total to $661,014
contract dates are from October 1, 2016 to September , 2017
and authorizes the Chairman or his/her designee to sign all
pertinent documents. Attached is budget mod #1. No Tribal
dollars associated.
To approve the Memorandum of Understanding with
Okanogan PUD for the Enloe Dam Hydroelectric Project to
allow John Arterburn Principle Biologist for the Anadromous
Division to be on the PUD fish work group and the Chairman
or his/her designee is authorized to sign all pertinent
documents. Attached is he MOU. No Tribal dollars
associated.
To approve change order #2 MOU with Washington State
University extending the date to December 31, 2018 and the
contract value remains the same, and the Chairman or his/her
designee authorized to sign all pertinent documents. Attached
is the Change Order #2. No Tribal dollars associated.
To approve the new full award for 752517 Forest Fish
Support Account in the amount of $145,160 and the dates are
from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2019 and authorize the
Chairman or his/her designee to sign all pertinent documents.
Attached is new full award. No Tribal dollars associated.
To approve the Fish & Wildlife 2017 Wildlife Organizational
Chart Revision. This chart was developed by Fish & Wildlife
Staff to reflect current as well as future staffing needs for the

Special Session
November 2nd, 2017
Naomi Yazzie, Executive Office Assistant

0 ABSTAINED

8 FOR (SC, GS, SA, LA, WW,
JS, JB, RC)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED
*Out of the Room (JF)
8 FOR (SC, GS, SA, LA, WW,
JS, JB, RC)
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WW, JS, RC)
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WW, JS, RC)
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9 FOR (SC, JF, GS, SA, LA,
WW, JS, JB, RC)
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WW, JS, JB, RC)
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2017-652.nrc

2017-653.nrc

2017-654.nrc

2017-655.nrc

department and authorizes the Chairman or his/her designee
authorized to sign all pertinent documents. Attached is Org
Chart.
To approve continuation of Memorandum of Agreement
between Washington State University and Colville
Confederated Tribes, for funding of $98,698.00 as outlined in
Appendix A of MOA (attached). Dollars already budgeted,
no new dollars requested. Chairperson or designee authorized
to sign Appendix A of existing MOA and all pertinent
documents.
To approve the contract for Electrical Utility Services to
install a solar pump and panels and connect to an existing
well casing, also place a cistern system that will hold water to
be pumped to a trough. Woven-wired fencing will be placed
around the panels, tank, and faucet. The amount awarded for
the contract is in the amount of $73,500.63. Chair or
designee is authorized to sign all pertinent documents.
To accept, and approve Bid Item 0-5 for Dale Smith, Tribal
Descendent, application for an Agricultural/Pasture Lease.
Tribal Tract No. 101-T5764 (por) described as:
1010-T5764 (por): The E½E½NE¼, E½NW¼ of section 35,
S½ of section 25, and the E½E½SW¼, SE¼ of section 26, all
within township 31 North, Range 26 East, Willamette
Meridian, Okanogan County, Washington, containing 640.00
acres, more or less.
Term: 5 years, from the date of approval.
Compensation: $1,500.00 & 34% crop share per annum
Bond: $1,500.00 (Equivalent to one year's rent)
Lease Fee: $45.00 (one-time fee)
To approve and accept amendment to Bonneville Power
Administration Colville Confederated Tribes Resolution
2016-399, due to Land Buy Back affecting CCT Fractionated
Allotment Interests. Also, Bonneville Power Administration
requesting additional Tribal Tracts to go over and across the
Colville Reservation to perform their survey. Add Tribal
Tracts and allotments 101-2420, 101-2134, 101-2280, 101T5297, 101-T5006, 101-T5294, 101-T4209, 101-T5295, 101T4207, 101-T5634 all described as:
101-2420: the S-½ SW-¼ of section 5 and the N-½ NW-¼ of
section 8, township 32 N, range 27 E, Willamette Meridian,
Okanogan County, Washington, containing 160.00 acres,
more or less. Total tract acres: 160.000
Colville Confederated Tribes interest: 0.8230902778
101-2134: the N-½ NW-¼ and the N-½ S-½ NW-¼ of section
17, township 32 N, range 27 E, Willamette Meridian,
Okanogan County, Washington, containing 120.00 acres,
more or less. Total tract acres: 120.000
Colville Confederated Tribes interest: 0.1922398590101-

Special Session
November 2nd, 2017
Naomi Yazzie, Executive Office Assistant

0 ABSTAINED
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WW, JS, JB, RC)
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WW, JS, JB, RC)
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2280: the SW-¼ NW-¼ and lot 4 (NW NW) of section3,
township 32 N and the NE-¼ NE-¼ of section 16,township 33
N, all in range 26 E, Willamette Meridian, Okanogan County,
Washington, containing 122.30 acres, more or less. total tract
acres: 122.300
Colville Confederated Tribes interest: 0.9728787879
101-t5297: the W-½ E-½ and the SE-¼ SW-¼ of section 5,
township 30 N, range 28 E, Willamette Meridian, Okanogan
County, Washington, containing 200.00 acres, more or less.
total tract acres: 200.000
101-t5006: the NW-¼, N-½ SW-¼, SE-¼ SW-¼, and the
NW-¼ SE-¼ of section 34,township 31 N, range 28 E,
Willamette Meridian, Okanogan County, Washington,
containing 320.00 acres, more or less. Total tract acres:
320.000
101-t5294: the NW-¼ NE-¼ and the N-½ NW ¼ of section 1,
township 30 N, range 28 E, Willamette Meridian, Okanogan
County, Washington, containing 120.00 acres, more or less.
total tract acres: 120.000
101-t4209: lot 4 (nwnw) of section 13, township 30 N, range
28 E, Willamette Meridian, Okanogan County, Washington,
containing 34.40 acres, more or less. Total tract acres: 34.400
101-t5295: the N-½ NE-¼, SW-¼ NE-¼, and the SE-¼ NW¼ of section 2, township 30 N, range 28 E, Willamette
Meridian, Okanogan County, Washington, containing160.00
acres, more or less. Total tract acres: 160.00
101-t4207: lot 4 (sw ne) of section 9, township 30 N, range 28
E, Willamette Meridian, Okanogan County, Washington,
containing 46.95 acres, more or less. Total tract acres: 46.950
101-t5634: the N-½ SW-¼, that part of the NW ¼ NW- ¼ not
heretofore deeded to the U.S.A. in regard to the Columbia
river reservoir, grand coulee dam (more clearly defined on
print sheet no. 211-2112 and described on the tax roll as tax
no. 1), the S-½ NW ¼, the SW-¼ SW-¼ and the W-½ NE ¼
NW- ¼ of section 15; those parts of the NE-¼ SE-¼, the NW¼ NE-¼, the SE-¼ NE-¼ and of lot 6 (SE-¼ SE-¼) , not
heretofore deeded to the U.S.A. in regard to the Columbia
river reservoir, grand coulee dam (more clearly defined on
print sheet no. 233 and described on the tax roll as tax nos. 2,
4, 5, 6 and 7) of section 16; the E-½ SW-¼ SW-¼ and the W½ E-½ NW-¼ of section 23; the N-½ SW-¼, the SW-¼ SW¼ and the W-½ E-½ NW-¼ of section 26; the E-½ SW ¼ SE¼ and the SE-¼ SE-¼ of section 27; the E-½ NE-¼, the E-½
W-½ NE-¼, and that part of the N-½ SE-¼ not heretofore
deeded to the bureau of reclamation in regard to the
Columbia river reservoir (as per print sheet no. 242 and
described on the tax roll as tax nos. 2 and 3) of section 34; the
NW ¼ SW-¼ and the W-½ W-½ NW-¼ of section 35,
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township 28 N, range 34 E; the poor man's hope lode, as per
mineral survey no. 990, within section 1, township 29 N,
range 33 E, section6, township 29 N, range 34 E and section
36, township 30 N, range 33E; the N-½ SE-¼, the S-½ NE-¼,
the SE ¼ SE-¼, lot 1 (NE-¼ NE-¼) and lot 2 (NW-¼ NE-¼)
of section 3; the N-½ NW ¼ of section 13, township 29 N,
range 33 E; that part of the N-½ SE-¼ lying E of primary
state highway no. 4 (sr 21) and S of the bridge creek county
road no. 2, as located may, 1974; that part of the SW-¼ SE-¼
lying E of primary state highway no. 4 (sr 21), as located
may, 1974,except therefrom, that part of the S-½ S-½ SW-¼
SE-¼ lying and being E of state highway no. 4 (sr 21), as
located may, 1974) (aka lot 1 of Kuehne short plat no.78004);and the W½ SE-¼ SE-¼ of section 31,township 32 N,
range 33 E, Willamette
Meridian, Ferry County, Washington, containing an
aggregated. 1359.62 acres, more or less, after the above
exception. 34 028.00N 034.00E Washington Ferry Willamette
N SE 76.740. E NE 80.000. E W NE 40.000. 35 028.00N
034.00E Washington Ferry Willamette NW SW 40.000. W W
NW 40.000. 36 030.00N 033.00E Washington Ferry
Willamette SE SE .010. Total tract acres: 1359.620
All terms and conditions will remain the same
Chairman or designee has authority to sign all pertinent
documents.
To rescind resolution 2010-261 in its entirety due to noncompliance of Lease Agreement #2-0104010-34, Frank M.
Fry, on a portion of the Colville Tribal Tract No. 101-T663.
Chairman or designee has authority to sign all pertinent
documents.
To approve Shelly Boyd, Sinixt Coordinator for the Colville
Tribes, as an authorized Spokesperson for the Tribes on
matters related to protection of Sinixt rights and territory in
British Columbia, including but not limited to matters related
to the Vallican Property in British Columbia and Sinixt land
claims. Chairman or designee to sign all pertinent documents.
To modify Resolution #2017-515 and rescind awarding
Moyer Construction Inc.'s contract and to modify to award
Cates & Erb to perform construction on the road way, parking
lot and sidewalks for the Keller Community Center, located
near Keller, WA. Time and material not to exceed
$1,211,957.80. Chairman or designee to sign all pertinent
documents.
To approve the attached Organization Chart for the Ferry
Operations, beginning FY 2018. This reorganization creates a
Program Manager position through promotion, and adds
Federal Transit Authority responsibilities for annual funding
requirements and responsibilities back directly to the Ferry

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9 FOR (SC, JF, GS, SA, LA,
WW, JS, JB, RC)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED
8 FOR (SC, JF, GS, SA, LA,
WW, JS, RC)
0 AGAINST
1 ABSTAINED (JB)
8 FOR (SC, JF, GS, LA, WW,
JS, JB, RC)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED
*Out of the Room (SA)
8 FOR (SC, JF, GS, LA, WW,
JS, JB, RC)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED

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Operations program.
2017-660.cdc.m&b

To approve the attached Organization Chart for the
Department of Transportation, beginning FY 2018. Improves
span of control and cuts two administrative staff positions.

*Out of the Room (SA)
8 FOR (SC, JF, GS, LA, WW,
JS, JB, RC)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED

2017-661.cdc

2017-662.cdc

2017-663.l&j

2017-664.l&j

To approve the Colville Tribes participation in the 2020
Census LUCA program. The LUCA program, mandated by
the Census Address List Improvement Act of 1994 (Public
Law 103-430), provides state, local, and tribal governments
the opportunity to review and update the Census Bureau's
address list. By participating in the program, the Tribes will
be able to review and update the Census Bureau's address list
or submit its address list to the Census Bureau in a specified
format, as well as review and update legal boundaries and
features on the Census Bureau maps. In order to participate
in the LUCA program, the registration form must be signed
by the highest elected official and returned to the Census
Bureau. Chairman or designee to sign all pertinent
documents.
To authorize the Colville Tribes to sign and approve the
Washington State Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application
(JARPA) Form, as part of the environmental compliance for
the planning and development of the San Poil Boat Launch
Project under the Washington State Recreation Conservation
Office Grant Program, this project is located 1 mile north of
the Keller Ferry Landing, this authorizes the Chairman or
designee to sign all pertinent documents.
To enact amendments or Chapter 6-5 Gaming Code as
proposed (attached). Chapter 6-5 has been processed utilizing
CBC Procedural Rule 3 (b), (e), (f), and (g) and is in the final
stage. Requests for clarification on the amendments were
received and reviewed during this comment period. Once
approved, a copy shall be forwarded to the Code Reviser for
certification and distribution.
To accept the Colville Tribal Gaming Commission's
recommendation to reappoint Jessica Pakootas as one of its
members for a full term of three years commencing on the
passage of tribal resolution by the full Colville Business
Council in accordance with Chapter 6-5 (Gaming), Section 65-51 (Composition), of the Colville Tribal Law and Order
Code.

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*Out of the Room (SA)
8 FOR (SC, JF, GS, LA, WW,
JS, JB, RC)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED
*Out of the Room (SA)

7 FOR (SC, JF, GS, LA, JS, JB,
RC)
0 AGAINST
1 ABSTAINED (WW)
*Out of the Room (SA)

8 FOR (SC, JF, GS, LA, WW,
JS, JB, RC)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED
*Out of the Room (SA)
8 FOR (SC, JF, GS, LA, WW,
JS, JB, RC)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED
*Out of the Room (SA)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aconfederated_colville%3A3a10820b7c0d4772. Public record. Not legal advice.