# COLVILLE CONFEDERATED TRIBES

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## Record

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- **Document type:** Tribal code

## Text

COLVILLE CONFEDERATED TRIBES
COLVILLE BUSINESS COUNCIL
Special Session
May 18th, 2023
Resolution Index

Condensed by, Kelli Tonasket, Executive Office Assistant

Present:

Jarred-Michael Erickson, Cindy Marchand, Karen Condon, Norma Sanchez, Dustin
Best, Shar Zacherle, Roger Finley, Tyler Zacherle-Boyd, Mel Tonasket

Delegation/Leave:

Alison Boyd-Ball, Joseph Somday, Cody Peone, Andrew Joseph Jr.

Resolution No.

2023-339.cul
10-Signature

2023-340.cdc
10-Signature

2023-341.cdc.m&b
10-Signature

Condensed Recommendation Information

That the Colville Tribes endorse a resolution of the
Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians, a draft of which is
attached. The resolution calls on NCAI to define tribal
members as federally recognized tribes, and to exclude
affiliates of state recognized tribes. The Chairman or his
designee is authorized to sign all pertinent documents.

To accept and approve submission of grant application to
Department of Energy - Clean Energy Technology for
$5,000,000.00 with a 10% match of $500,000.00 to support
final design and installation of an Integrated Energy System
for Autonomous Operation under Topic Area 3; and support
community resilience under Tribal Community Resilience
as outlined in Subtopic Area 3.b., to power a substantial
portion of the communities energy load and power
"Essential Tribal Buildings" and to designate Cody
Desautel, Executive Director as a Business Point of Contact.
Chairman or Designee to sign all related documents.
To approve the attached T-Mobile Hometown Grant letter of
support for the Sugar Bowl Rodeo Arena and Racetrack
Facility Project. Chairman or designee authorized to sign the
attached letter.

Colville Business
Council Vote Tally
10 FOR (CM, AB, AJ, CP,
SZ, JME, RF, NS, TZB,
KC)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED
Rationale: Time sensitive.
Will be settled tomorrow
morning.
10 FOR (RF, AB, CM, CP,
DB, JS, MT, NS, SZ, TZB)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED
Rationale: Timelines – Due
May 16, 2023.

11 FOR (RF, NS, AJ, CM,
CP, DB, JME, JS, MT, SZ,
TZB)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED

2023-342.e&e.m&b
10-Signature

To approve the Memorandum of Understanding between
Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation Early
Childhood Education/Head Start and University of
Washington - Seven Directions Tribal Public Health

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Kelli Tonasket, Executive Office Assistant
Page 1 of 14

Rationale: Timelines.
10 FOR (CP, KC, CM,
JME, JS, MT, NS, RF, SZ,
TZB)
0 AGAINST

2023-343.tg
10-Signature

Institute. No additional Tribal dollars needed. Tribal
Chairman or designee to sign all pertinent documents.
To select September 25th-26th as the dates for the 34th
Annual Centennial Accord Meeting. Contingent upon the
venue and space availability in Pasco, WA in accordance
with Resolution 2023-16.

0 ABSTAINED
Rationale: Timelines.
11 FOR (AB, CP, JME,
KC, JS, DB, NS, RF, CM,
TZB, SZ)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED

2023-344.m&b

2023-345.m&b

2023-346.m&b.hhs

To approve budget modification #3 for Transportation
Planning Budget to increase the contract amount by
$141,030.61 with the FY2022 distribution TTP funds.
Chairman or designee to sign all pertinent documents.
To approve budget modification #3 for Administrative
Budget to increase the contract amount by $1,200,000.00
with the FY2022 distribution TTP funds. Chairman or
designee to sign all pertinent documents.
To approve amendment 1 for LIHWAP contract#
21PEWALWC5, increasing the budget by $20,310.00.

Rationale: Centennial
Accord Dates Conflicted
with ATNI Dates.
8 FOR (CM, KC, NS, DB,
SZ, RF, TZB, MT)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED
8 FOR (CM, KC, NS, DB,
SZ, RF, TZB, MT)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED
8 FOR (CM, KC, NS, DB,
SZ, RF, TZB, MT)
0 AGAINST

2023-347.m&b.hhs

2023-348.m&b

2023-349.m&b.hhs

2023-350.m&b.hhs

2023-351.m&b.cdc

To accept the Early Action Bill funding amendment of
$28,000.00 to the Emergency Food Assistance Program
(705332) Contract# K3503.
To approve the Intent to Apply for the Emergency Food
Assistance Program Biennium funding for 2023-2025.
Chairman or designee to sign all pertinent documents
To approve amendment 2 and 3 for LIHEAP contract#
23PEWALIEA, with a net increase of the budget by
$81,354.00
To approve amendment 1 for LIHEAP Emergency
Supplemental Contract# 23PEWALIEE, increasing the
budget by $152,639.00.
To approve the BIA TPA CR1, CR2, CR3 Funds for Ferry
Maintenance & Operations, in the amount of $568,249.46.
Chairman or designee authorized to sign any pertinent
documents.

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0 ABSTAINED
8 FOR (CM, KC, NS, DB,
SZ, RF, TZB, MT)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED
8 FOR (CM, KC, NS, DB,
SZ, RF, TZB, MT)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED
8 FOR (CM, KC, NS, DB,
SZ, RF, TZB, MT)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED
8 FOR (CM, KC, NS, DB,
SZ, RF, TZB, MT)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED
8 FOR (CM, KC, NS, DB,
SZ, RF, TZB, MT)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED

TABLED
2023-352.m&b

2023-353.m&b

2023-354.m&b

2023-355.m&b

2023-356.m&b

2023-357.m&b

2023-358.m&b

To authorize the Colville Tribal Federal Corporation
("CTFC") to oversee the demolition of the Coulee House,
R&A Café, and Coulee Dam Administrative Building
located in Coulee Dam, with funding for the demolition to
be provided by the Confederated Tribes of the Colville
Reservation (the "Tribes") for the total cost of the
demolition project in the amount of One Million Two
Hundred Forty Thousand Eight Hundred Forty Dollars and
Fifty Cents ($1,240,840.50). The committee further
recommends that CTFC develop a lease on the former
Coulee House property for use as a parking lot with terms to
be negotiated between CTFC and the Tribes' Executive
Director or designee.
To select Stauffer & Associates, PLLC to complete the
FY2022 Audit for the Confederated Tribes of the Colville
Reservation government. The cost will be $150,000.00 from
the approved budget. Chair or designee to sign all pertinent
documents.
To authorize funds in the amount of $2,000,000.00 be
withdrawn from BTFA (Bureau of Trust Fund
Administration) Account PL7537704 - Colville Land
Purchase to the CCT General Fund. The Chair or designee is
authorized to sign all pertinent documents.
To approve $124,536.36 for Paycom Payroll, LLC. to
provide Client Conversion and Paycom Learning services to
support the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation
Government from an approved tribal budget. Chair or
designee authorized to sign all relevant documents.
To approve the Key Bank First Amendments due to LIBOR
cessation. LIBOR will be amended to SOFR in the
following:
First Amendment to 2014 Credit and Security Agreement
(Lucy Covington Government Center loan)
First Amendment to 2019 Credit and Security Agreement
(San Poil Treatment Center loan).
Chair or designee to sign all pertinent documents.
To approve the budget modification for the amount of
thirteen Thousand Three Hundred and Seventy-Four
($13,374.00) dollars, this would be eliminating the funds in
Non-Capital Equipment. This budget modification reflects
the need to have this Consultant Services funds increase as
we will be paying a higher amount for hourly and mileage
fees for our Conflict Attorney's/Spokespersons(s).
To approve the Federal Budget Mod. Contract
A20AV00079 for the reallocation of funds from line item
Salaries & Fringe for the amount of Three Hundred Fifteen
Thousand ($315,720.00), (vacant Pro Tem Judge and vacant
Associate Judge positions) and to increase the Office

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*TABLED VOTE:
8 FOR (CM, KC, NS, DB,
SZ, RF, TZB, MT)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED

8 FOR (CM, KC, NS, DB,
SZ, RF, TZB, MT)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED
8 FOR (CM, KC, NS, DB,
SZ, RF, TZB, MT)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED
7 FOR (CM, NS, DB, SZ,
RF, TZB, MT)
1 AGAINST (KC)
0 ABSTAINED
7 FOR (CM, NS, DB, SZ,
RF, TZB, MT)
0 AGAINST
1 ABSTAINED (KC)

7 FOR (CM, NS, DB, SZ,
RF, TZB, MT)
0 AGAINST
1 ABSTAINED (KC)

6 FOR (CM, DB, SZ, RF,
TZB, MT)
2 AGAINST (KC, NS)
0 ABSTAINED

2023-359.m&b

2023-360.m&b.nrc

2023-361.m&b.nrc

2023-362.cdc

2023-363.cdc

Supplies by $50,000.00, increase in Program Supplies by
$50,000.00, Dues & Fees by $35,720.00, Consultant Service
by $50,000.00, utilities by $95,000.00, Capital Assets
$25,000.00 and Non-Capital Equipment by $10,000.00, for
a total amount of $315,720.00. We are removing the Pro
Tem Judge and Associate Judge, we will be paying the Pro
Tem Judge's out of the Consultant Services line item.
To authorize the Fish and Wildlife Department to submit a
loan application through the Tribal Credit, in the amount not
to exceed $2 million. The Chairman or his/her designee to
sign all pertinent documents.
To approve the attached Contract with Finite Carbon for
work completed in 2022 related to the Tribes Carbon Offset
agreements. The Agreement includes a provision that venue
is Washington State. Chair or designee to sign.
To approve the attached Contract with Finite Carbon for
work completing reports related to the Tribes Carbon Offset
agreements. The attached agreement covers work that has
already been completed. The Agreement includes a
provision that venue is Washington State. Chair or designee
to sign.
MA-10 is environmentally and culturally significant to the
Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and
continued development of the shoreline on MA-10 would
lead to significant adverse impacts. The Confederated Tribes
of the Colville Reservation is the regulatory authority over
development of MA-10. Therefore, it is the recommendation
of the Community Development Committee that MA-10 be
closed to future shoreline development. This closure does
not apply to maintenance of existing structures. Existing
structures must continue to follow the process outlined in
Chapters4-3 and 4-15 of the Colville Tribal Code. The
Planning Department is authorized to use this resolution to
deny applications for new shoreline development on MA10.
MA-10 is environmentally and culturally significant to the
Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and
continued development of the shoreline on MA-10 would
lead to significant adverse impacts. The Confederated Tribes
of the Colville Reservation is the regulatory authority over
development of MA-10. Therefore, it is the recommendation
of the Community Development Committee to deny the
special use permit application from Scott Hutchinson for a
individual use pier and boat lift. It is further recommended
that a cover letter and decision substantially similar to the
attached be sent to Mr. Hutchinson. Chair of the Community

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8 FOR (CM, KC, NS, DB,
SZ, RF, TZB, MT)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED
8 FOR (CM, KC, NS, DB,
SZ, RF, TZB, MT)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED
7 FOR (CM, KC, NS, DB,
SZ, RF, TZB, MT)
1 AGAINST (KC)
0 ABSTAINED

8 FOR (CM, KC, NS, DB,
SZ, RF, TZB, MT)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED

8 FOR (CM, KC, NS, DB,
SZ, RF, TZB, MT)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED

2023-364.cdc

2023-365.cdc

2023-366.tg.ethics

2023-367.e&e

2023-368.e&e

2023-369.e&e

Development Committee is authorized to sign the letter and
decision.
To initiate a resolution to Modification Number 2 for
Contract Number DES-21-I-0003 between I.H.S. and the
Colville Confederated Tribes. The memorandum of
agreement of this modification is to include funding for IHS
Project PO-22-C96 & PO-22-N36. To revise the Designated
Official to add Charissa M. Williams. To Increase the
contract amount by $701,500.00 from $1,002,617.00 to
$1,704,117.00, for The Colville Confederated Tribes. The
Chairman of the Colville Business Council or authorized
designee shall sign all related documents.
To initiate a resolution to approve Amendment Number 001
for Resolution 2014-557. Under this amendment to the
Project Summary for the Indian Health Service (IHS)
Project PO-14-L96, the total project cost is increased and
Tribal contribution is added to reflect the actual funding
required to complete the project. The Chairman of the
Colville Business Council or authorized designee shall sign
all related documents.
That the full Colville Business Council accept and adopt the
Findings of Fact and Recommendations which are attached
hereto in regard to an ethics complaint against Vice
Chairman Jack Ferguson. The expulsion will reinforce a
prior vote for expulsion. The Chairman or his designee is
authorized to sign all pertinent documents.
To approve the attached Policy 7.01 Implementation Plan
between the Colville Confederated Tribes Region 1
Community Services Division for the period of July 1, 2023
to June 30, 2024. Chair or designee to sign pertinent
documents. No tribal dollars.
To approve the Amendments (v3) to the Colville Tribal
TANF Federal Plan approved by CBC Resolution 2022-752.
ACF requested several changes/clarifications per ACF letter
dated April 21, 2023. (ACF) No Tribal Dollars. Tribal
Chairman or designee to sign all pertinent documents.
To approve the annual 7.01 plan between the state DVR and
TVR. Chair or designee to sign all relevant documents.

8 FOR (CM, KC, NS, DB,
SZ, RF, TZB, MT)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED

8 FOR (CM, KC, NS, DB,
SZ, RF, TZB, MT)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED

12 FOR (JME, CM, KC,
NS, DB, SZ, RF, AB, CP,
AJ, TZB, MT)
1 AGAINST (JS)
0 ABSTAINED
7 FOR (CM, KC, NS, DB,
SZ, RF, TZB)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED
*Out of Room: MT
7 FOR (CM, KC, NS, DB,
SZ, RF, TZB)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED
*Out of Room: MT
7 FOR (CM, KC, NS, DB,
SZ, RF, TZB)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED

2023-370.e&e

To approve the annual MOU plan between the State DVR,
DSB, and TVR. Chair or designee to sign all relevant
documents.

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*Out of Room: MT
7 FOR (CM, KC, NS, DB,
SZ, RF, TZB)
0 AGAINST

0 ABSTAINED

2023-371.e&e

To approve the annual 7.01 plan between the State DDA and
CCT. Chair or designee to sign all relevant documents.

*Out of Room: MT
7 FOR (CM, KC, NS, DB,
SZ, RF, TZB)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED

2023-372.nrc

2023-373.nrc

2023-374.nrc

To select and implement the Alternative proposed by the 3P
(IRMP) team for the Stranger Creek Logging Unit. The
Stranger Creek Timber Sale will encompass the harvest of
approximately 740,000 board feet of Ponderosa Pine
sawtimber, 13,372,000 board feet of Douglas Fir/Western
Larch sawtimber, 198,000 board feet of Lodgepole Pine and
4,227,000 board feet of White Fir/other species sawtimber
for a total harvest of 18,537,000 board feet of sawtimber.
The forest stands within the sale area to be cut this entry
total approximately 1,155 acres of Tribal Trust land (883
acres of tractor skid system, 219 acres of acres of CableAssist skid system, and 53 acres of cable based skid
system). In addition, Forestry will be deducting an estimated
$11.30 per mbf to be paid into the "Special Forestry
Projects" account to implement Excavator Site Preparation
contracts by the Forestry Department. Any remaining
monies in the Special Forestry Projects funding will be
returned back as additional stumpage. The Chairperson or
his/her designee may sign all pertinent documents.
To select and implement the Alternative proposed by the 3P
(IRMP) team for the Jim Creek Logging Unit. The Jim
Creek Timber Sale will harvest an estimated 20,150,000
board feet of Ponderosa Pine, 16,525,000 board feet of
Douglas Fir/Western Larch, 1,253,000 board feet of Lodge
Pole Pine and 368,000 board feet of Other Species for a total
harvest of 38,296,000 board feet. The project will treat a
total of 6,375 acres of Tribal Trust (6,375 acres of Tractorbased skid system). In addition, Forestry will be deducting
an estimated $12.14 per mbf to be paid into the "Special
Forestry Projects" account' to implement Excavator Site
Preparation (401.9 acres) by the Forestry Department. Any
remaining monies in the Special Forestry Projects funding
will be returned back as additional stumpage. The
Chairperson or his/her designee may sign all pertinent
documents.
To select and implement the Alternative proposed by the 3P
(IRMP) team for the Hall Creek Logging Unit. The Hall
Creek Timber Sale will encompass the harvest of
approximately 455,000 board feet of Ponderosa Pine
sawtimber, 10,335,000 board feet of Douglas Fir/Western

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*Out of Room: MT
8 FOR (CM, KC, NS, DB,
SZ, RF, TZB, MT)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED

8 FOR (CM, KC, NS, DB,
SZ, RF, TZB, MT)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED

8 FOR (CM, KC, NS, DB,
SZ, RF, TZB, MT)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED

2023-375.nrc

2023-376.nrc

2023-377.nrc

Larch sawtimber, 52,000 board feet of Lodgepole Pine and
2,328,000 board feet of White Fir/other species sawtimber
for a total harvest of 13,170,000 board feet of sawtimber.
The forest stands within the sale area to be cut this entry
totals approximately 1,264 acres of Tribal Trust land (706
acres of tractor skid system, 368 acres of cable-assist skid
system, and 190 acres of cable based skid system). In
addition, Forestry will be deducting an estimated $5.54 per
mbf to be paid into the "Special Forestry Projects" account
to implement Excavator Site Preparation contract by the
Forestry Department. Any remaining monies in the Special
Forestry Projects funding will be returned back as additional
stumpage. The Chairperson or his/her designee may sign all
pertinent documents.
To select and implement the Alternative proposed by the 3P
(IRMP) team for the McAllister Logging Unit. The
McAllister Timber Sale will harvest an estimated 5,306,000
board feet of Ponderosa Pine, 5,793,000 board feet of
Douglas Fir/Western Larch, 199,000 board feet of
Lodgepole Pine, and 709,000 of other White Fir species for
a total harvest of 12,006,000 board feet. The project will
treat a total of 2,076.8 acres of Tribal Trust land (1,429.1
acres of tractor skid system and 647.7 acres of Tether assist
system). In addition, Forestry will be deducting an estimated
$4.50 per mbf to be paid into the "Special Forestry Projects"
account to implement Excavator Site Preparation contract by
the Forestry Department. Any remaining monies in the
Special Forestry Projects funding will be returned back as
additional stumpage. The Chairperson or his/her designee
may sign all pertinent documents.
To support the Okanogan County Noxious Weed Control
Board contract for fiscal years 2023, 2024, and 2025 for
Invasive Species control project assistance on the Colville
Reservation in the amount of $105,000.00 (no more than
$35,000.00 annually). Funds will support the OCNWCB in
assisting the Land Operations program with weed treatment
contract management including scheduling treatments,
providing maps, follow-up inspections, etc. Chair or
designee is authorized to sign all pertinent documents.
To support the Ferry County Noxious Weed Control Board
contract for fiscal years 2023, 2024, and 2025 for Invasive
Species control project assistance on the Colville
Reservation in the amount of $300,000.00 (no more than
$100,000.00 annually). Funds will support ongoing control
efforts for invasive/noxious weeds on rangelands, pastures,
within natural areas. Chair or designee is authorized to sign
all pertinent documents.

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8 FOR (CM, KC, NS, DB,
SZ, RF, TZB, MT)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED

7 FOR (CM, KC, NS, SZ,
RF, TZB, MT)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED
*Out of Room: DB

7 FOR (CM, KC, NS, SZ,
RF, TZB, MT)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED
*Out of Room: DB

2023-378.nrc

2023-379.nrc

2023-380.nrc

2023-381.nrc

2023-382.nrc

2023-383.nrc

To approve Marvin Abrahamson (Member), for grazing
privileges on Range Unit 5 for the 2023 to 2027 grazing
permit cycle. The grazing fees ($1.20/AUM for Tribal tracts
and $15.00/AUM for allotment tracts) established by
resolution 2023-209 shall apply. The permittee shall comply
with the Best Management Practices (BMP's) set forth by
the Range Program for the duration of the permit. Chair or
designee is authorized to sign all pertinent documents.
To approve Ronald Best (Member), for grazing privileges
on Range Unit 10 for the 2023 to 2027 grazing permit cycle.
The grazing fees ($1.20/AUM for Tribal tracts and
$15.00/AUM for allotment tracts) established by resolution
2023-209 shall apply. The permittee shall comply with the
Best Management Practices (BMP's) set forth by the Range
Program for the duration of the permit. Chair or designee is
authorized to sign all pertinent documents.
To approve Storey Jackson (Member), for grazing privileges
on Range Unit 19 for the 2023 to 2027 grazing permit cycle.
The grazing fees ($1.20/AUM for Tribal tracts and
$15.00/AUM for allotment tracts) established by resolution
2023-209 shall apply. The permittee shall comply with the
Best Management Practices (BMP's) set forth by the Range
Program for the duration of the permit. Chair or designee is
authorized to sign all pertinent documents.
To approve Tyler Peasley (Member), for grazing privileges
on Range Unit 50 for the 2023 to 2027 grazing permit cycle.
The grazing fees ($1.20/AUM for Tribal tracts and
$15.00/AUM for allotment tracts) established by resolution
2023-209 shall apply. The permittee shall comply with the
Best Management Practices (BMP's) set forth by the Range
Program for the duration of the permit. Chair or designee is
authorized to sign all pertinent documents.
To approve Trudi Tonasket (Member), for grazing
privileges on Range Unit 76 for the 2023 to 2027 grazing
permit cycle. The grazing fees ($1.20/AUM for Tribal tracts
and $15.00/AUM for allotment tracts) established by
resolution 2023-209 shall apply. The permittee shall comply
with the Best Management Practices (BMP's) set forth by
the Range Program for the duration of the permit. Chair or
designee is authorized to sign all pertinent documents.
To approve Lucille Pakootas (Member), for grazing
privileges on Range Unit 39 for the 2023 to 2027 grazing
permit cycle. The grazing fees ($1.20/AUM for Tribal tracts
and $15.00/AUM for allotment tracts) established by
resolution 2023-209 shall apply. The permittee shall
comply with the Best Management Practices (BMP's) set
forth by the Range Program for the duration of the permit.

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8 FOR (CM, KC, NS, DB,
SZ, RF, TZB, MT)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED

8 FOR (CM, KC, NS, DB,
SZ, RF, TZB, MT)
0 AGAINST
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8 FOR (CM, KC, NS, DB,
SZ, RF, TZB, MT)
0 AGAINST
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8 FOR (CM, KC, NS, DB,
SZ, RF, TZB, MT)
0 AGAINST
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8 FOR (CM, KC, NS, DB,
SZ, RF, TZB, MT)
0 AGAINST
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8 FOR (CM, KC, NS, DB,
SZ, RF, TZB, MT)
0 AGAINST
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2023-384.nrc

2023-385.nrc

2023-386.nrc

2023-387.nrc

2023-388.nrc

2023-389.nrc

Chair or designee is authorized to sign all pertinent
documents.
To approve Tim Scriver (Member), for grazing privileges on
Range Unit 5 for the 2023 to 2027 grazing permit cycle.
The grazing fees ($1.20/AUM for Tribal tracts and
$15.00/AUM for allotment tracts) established by resolution
2023-209 shall apply. The permittee shall comply with the
Best Management Practices (BMP's) set forth by the Range
Program for the duration of the permit. Chair or designee is
authorized to sign all pertinent documents.
To approve T3 Ranch (Ed Townsend) - non-member, for
grazing privileges on Range Unit 36 for the 2023 to 2027
grazing permit cycle. The grazing fees ($15.00/AUM for
Tribal tracts and $15.00/AUM for allotment tracts)
established by resolution 2023-209 shall apply. The
permittee shall comply with the Best Management Practices
(BMP's) set forth by the Range Program for the duration of
the permit. Chair or designee is authorized to sign all
pertinent documents.
To approve T3 Ranch (Ed Townsend) - non-member, for
grazing privileges on Range Unit 36A for the 2023 to 2027
grazing permit cycle. The grazing fees ($15.00/AUM for
Tribal tracts and $15.00/AUM for allotment tracts)
established by resolution 2023-209 shall apply. The
permittee shall comply with the Best Management Practices
(BMP's) set forth by the Range Program for the duration of
the permit. Chair or designee is authorized to sign all
pertinent documents.
To approve T3 Ranch (Ed Townsend) - non-member, for
grazing privileges on Range Unit 66 for the 2023 to 2027
grazing permit cycle. The grazing fees ($15.00/AUM for
Tribal tracts and $15.00/AUM for allotment tracts)
established by resolution 2023-209 shall apply. The
permittee shall comply with the Best Management Practices
(BMP's) set forth by the Range Program for the duration of
the permit. Chair or designee is authorized to sign all
pertinent documents.
To approve Timm Brothers Inc. - non-member, for grazing
privileges on Range Unit 54 for the 2023 to 2027 grazing
permit cycle. The grazing fees ($15.00/AUM for Tribal
tracts and $15.00/AUM for allotment tracts) established by
resolution 2023-209 shall apply. The permittee shall
comply with the Best Management Practices (BMP's) set
forth by the Range Program for the duration of the permit.
Chair or designee is authorized to sign all pertinent
documents.
To approve Kerry Green - non-member, for grazing
privileges on Range Unit 29 for the 2023 to 2027 grazing

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permit cycle. The grazing fees ($15.00/AUM for Tribal
tracts and $15.00/AUM for allotment tracts) established by
resolution 2023-209 shall apply. The permittee shall
comply with the Best Management Practices (BMP's) set
forth by the Range Program for the duration of the permit.
Chair or designee is authorized to sign all pertinent
documents.
To approve Kerry Green - non-member, for grazing
privileges on Range Unit 80 for the 2023 to 2027 grazing
permit cycle. The grazing fees ($15.00/AUM for Tribal
tracts and $15.00/AUM for allotment tracts) established by
resolution 2023-209 shall apply. The permittee shall
comply with the Best Management Practices (BMP's) set
forth by the Range Program for the duration of the permit.
Chair or designee is authorized to sign all pertinent
documents.
To approve Grant Kramer - non-member, for grazing
privileges on Range Unit 56 for the 2023 to 2027 grazing
permit cycle. The grazing fees ($15.00/AUM for Tribal
tracts and $15.00/AUM for allotment tracts) established by
resolution 2023-209 shall apply. The permittee shall
comply with the Best Management Practices (BMP's) set
forth by the Range Program for the duration of the permit.
Chair or designee is authorized to sign all pertinent
documents.
To accept and approve Loretta Stanford, tribal member
home site lease for LOTS 5 & 7 located at McGinnis Lake
Trailer Courts. The lease will be a term through the life of
Loretta Stanford. There will be no transfer of the lease when
the lease expires. The lessee will be responsible for the
upkeep, repairs, and maintenance of the property. The
Lessee will be responsible for the upkeep, repairs, and
maintenance of the water system. The lease will be on Tribal
Tract 101-T5660 (por), more particularly describes as
follows:
101-T5660: THE LOTS 5 & 7 LOCATED WITHIN THAT
PART OF THE NORTHEAST-QUARTER NORTHWESTQUARTER AND OF LOT 2 (NORTHWEST-QUARTER
NORTHEAST-QUARTER) OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP
29 NORTH, RANGE 31 EAST, WILLAMETTE
MERIDIAN, OKANOGAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON,
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE
NW CORNER OF SAID SECTION 10; THENCE IN AN
EASTERLY DIRECTION ALONG THE NORTHERLY
BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID SECTION 10 A DISTANCE
OF 2413.0 FEET TO A POINT "C", WHICH IS THE
NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF SAID TRACT;
THENCE CONTINUING IN AN EASTERLY

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DIRECTION ALONG THE NORTH BOUNDARY LINE
OF SAID SECTION 10, A DISTANCE OF 348.0 FEET TO
AN INTERSECTION WITH THE SHORELINE OF
MCGINNIS LAKE, WHICH INTERSECTION IS
HEREBY DESIGNATED POINT "D", AND THE TRUE
POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE RUN WESTERLY
ALONG THE NORTHERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID
SECTION 10, A DISTANCE OF 348.0 FEET TO POINT
"C"; THENCE RUNNING S.00°05'W. A DISTANCE OF
373.0 FEET; THENCE S.89°55'E. A DISTANCE OF 268.0
FEET TO AN INTERSECTION WITH THE SHORELINE
OF MCGINNIS LAKE; THENCE IN A NORTHERLY
DIRECTION ALONG THE SHORELINE OF MCGINNIS
LAKE TO AN INTERSECTION WITH THE
NORTHERLY BOUNDARY OF THIS TRACT, WHICH
IS POINT "D" AND THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING,
CONTAINING 2.60 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.
Purpose: Home Site Lease
Amount: $500.00 Per annum
Term:
Valid through Life of Lease
Insurance: Required

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Conditions cited in the IRMP Coordinators Review
Chairman or designee has authority to sign all pertinent
documents.
To accept and approve Michelle Ensminger, Colville Tribal
Member, application for a Pasture Lease No. 22-028 on
Colville Tribal Tract 101-T1604 (por). The property is
described as:
101-T1604: The NWSW, NSWSW of Section 14 and the
ESE of Section 15, ALL within Township 34 North, Range
36 East, Willamette Meridian, Ferry County, containing
140.00 acres, more or less. This property is just west of
Barnaby Island and located off Barnaby Creek Road.
TERM: 5 years, from date of approval
Compensation: $85.00 per annum, subject to Fair Market
Rental
Bond: $waived
Lease Fee: $waived
Lease subject to conditions cited in IRMP Coordinator's
Review
Chairman or designee has authority to sign all pertinent
documents.
To accept and approve Miranda Carden, Colville Tribal
Member Bid for Item # O-1. Ms. Carden submitted a BID in
the amount of $133,550.00 for 69 Moomaw Road, Omak
WA 98841.

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The property is described as:
That portion of the SE1/4NW1/4 Lying East of the County
Road Right of Way, in Section 6, Township 33 North,
Range 27 East, Williamette Meridian, Okanogan County,
Washington, containing 19.17 acres, more or less.
Term:
FEE Sale to Tribal Member "AS IS".
Compensation: $133,550, subject to purchase sales
agreement.
Chairman or designee has authority to sign all pertinent
documents.
To approve the contract change order #2 with Cates and Erb,
Inc., in the amount of $162,200.00 for additional work
related to damage incurred during the April 9-10, 2023
storm event. Contract change order to be paid from account
#461002. Chairman or designee is authorized to sign all
pertinent and relevant documentation.
To approve the contract change order #6 with Cunningham
Engineers, Inc., in the amount of $9,600.00 for the design,
engineering, and onsite consultation for the repair and
mitigation of stream crossings that are currently under
contract, but suffered damage during the April 9-10, 2023
storm event. Chairman or designee authorized to sign all
pertinent and relevant documentation.
To approve Budget Mod. #1 for Selective Gear - 312722
transferring funds from line item 65210, in the amount of
$3,000.00 and line item 62510, in the amount of $6,000.00,
and line item 67020, in the amount of $15,000.00, for a total
of $24,000.00 to transfer to line item 67110 to purchase
purse seine nets for the harvest program. Authorize the
Chairman or his/her designee to sign all pertinent
documents.
To approve the new full award for Chief Joseph Dam
Hatchery O&M - 312223, in the amount of $3,025,303.00,
performance period is from May 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024
and authorize the Chairman or his/her designee to sign all
pertinent documents.
To approve the new full award for Chief Joseph Dam
Hatchery M&E, in the amount of $1,244,084.00. Dates are
from May 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024 and authorize the
Chairman or his/her designee to sign all pertinent
documents.
To approve the new full award for CCT Accord
Administration Coordination, in the amount of
$2,493,529.00. Dates are from May 1, 2023 to April 30,
2024 and authorize the Chairman or his/her designee to sign
all pertinent documents.
To allow the CTCR F&W Department to submit the FY23
BIA TFW Supplemental funding request, for the amount of

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$108,171.00 for BIA contract 93-638. The Confederated
Tribes of the Colville Reservation acknowledge this
proposal addresses only funds available for TFW
Supplemental projects in FY 2023, and further
acknowledges that no guarantee is made, or implied, that
funds will be available for that purpose beyond the current
year. The Chair or designee is authorized to sign all
pertinent documents.
To approve the 2023 CCT Hunting Regulations for Tribal
Trust Lands and Allotments within our Aboriginal
Territories. The Chair or designee is authorized to sign all
pertinent documents.
To approve the attached 2023-24 CCT snʕáyckstx (Arrow
Lakes) Aboriginal Territories Hunting Regulations. The
Chair or designee is authorized to sign all pertinent
documents.

To approve the attached water line easement-service line at
the Omak Mill Site. Chair or designee is authorized to sign.

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To add the Traditional Territories positions to the History
and Archeology THPO consultation list to ensure they are
current on activities within the Tribes' traditional territories.
The Chairman or this designee to sign all associated
documents.
To approve the signage for the salmon sculpture for
Wenatchee River Institute. This signage has been reviewed
and approved by the Wenatchi Advisory Committee,
Traditional Territory Advisors John Sirois and Darnell Sam,
and the Colville Business Council. No Tribal dollars
requested.
To approve Sub-contract change order #1 C23-056 R#2022732, deducting $19,232.00. The contract amount should
have been $75,972.00 but the budget summary (pg.12) was
mixed up with another contract. Additionally, to add
FY2023 317523 and extend date to January 31, 2024.
Authorize the Chairman or Designee to sign all pertinent
documents.
To approve the Pro Tem Contract for Elizabeth Nason for an
hourly rate of $75.00 per hour. Chairman and/or his
designee authorized to sign all pertinent documents.

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To approve the Pro Tem Contract for Eva White for an
hourly rate of $75.00 per hour. Chairman and/or his
designee authorized to sign all pertinent documents.

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aconfederated_colville%3A9b77e82f07aba607. Public record. Not legal advice.