# COLVILLE CONFEDERATED TRIBES (2018)

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## Record

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

## Text

COLVILLE CONFEDERATED TRIBES
COLVILLE BUSINESS COUNCIL
Special Session
June 7th, 2018
Resolution Index

Condensed by, Naomi Yazzie, Executive Office Assistant

Present:

Edwin Marchand, Sheilah Cleveland, Jack Ferguson, Georgia Simpson, Susie Allen, Larry
Allen, Willie Womer, Andy Joseph Jr., Karen Condon, Joseph Somday, Joel Boyd, Norma
Sanchez

Delegation:

Dr. Michael Marchand, Rodney Cawston

Resolution No.

2018-336.e&e
10-Signature

2018-337.m&b
10-Signature

2018-338.m&b
10-Signature

2018-339.hhs
10-Signature

Condensed Recommendation Information

To approve carry-over of Amendment Number 4, Grant
#90CI9932, Office of Head Start funds of $567,315 to
purchase 3 buses and complete unfinished projects, from CCT
Federal Budget account 202017 to CCT Federal Budget
account 202018. No additional funds and the budget shall be
amended accordingly. Chairman or designee to sign all
pertinent documents.
To approve the 2018-2019 Property & Casualty Insurance
renewal with Conover Insurance. The renewal amount for
2018-2019 year is $1,945,445. These are tribal dollars with
partial reimbursement through 638 contracts, and grant
dollars. To authorize the Chairman or designee the authority
to sign all pertaining documents and approve monthly
payments to Conover Insurance.
To approve the sole source contract with Fire Protection
Specialists, LLC in the amount of $119,015.00 for the turnkey
installation of Clean Agent Fire Suppression System - File,
IDF, & Server rooms to prepare for the move in of the Bureau
of Indian Affairs to the Lucy Covington Government Center.
Chairman or designee to sign all pertinent documents.
To approve this contract amendment, including all Exhibits
and other documents incorporated by reference, contains all
of the terms and conditions agreed upon by the parties as
change to the original contract. No other understandings or
representations, oral or otherwise regarding the subject matter
of this contract amendment shall be deemed to exist or bind

Special Session
June 7th, 2018
Naomi Yazzie, Executive Office Assistant

Colville Business Council
Vote Tally
10 FOR (GS, NS, MM, KC,
SC, WW, JF, RC, LA, JS)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED
Rationale: Timelines
10 FOR (SC, JS, JF, LA, NS,
GS, KC, JB, AJ, SA)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED
Rationale: Timelines
10 FOR (JF, NS, GS, JB, SC,
EM, JS, WW, LA, KC)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED
Rationale: Timelines based
on the move of the Bureau of
Indian Affairs.
11 FOR (SC, NS, AJ, GS, SA,
KC, MM, EM, JF, LA, WW)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED
Rationale: Timelines

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2018-340.hhs
10-Signature

2018-341.m&b

2018-342.m&b

2018-343.m&b

2018-344.m&b

2018-345.m&b

2018-346.m&b.hhs

the parties. All other terms and conditions of the original
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. No additional tribal dollars required.
Chair or designee authorized to sign all pertinent documents.
To approve contract amendment is between the State of
Washington Department of Social and Health Services
(DSHS) and the Confederated Tribes of the Colville
Reservation. The contract between the State of Washington
Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and
Contractor is hereby amended as follows: The designation of
Sub recipient and corresponding CFDA# are removed from
Page 1 of the original contract. The Contractor is a Vendor
for purposes of this contract. All other terms and conditions
of this contract remain in full force and effect. Chair or
designee authorized to sign all pertinent documents.
To accept the 2017 Flooding Claim Number 75002906 Proof
of Loss in the amount of $275,750.48 and not to include 5401 - MT Forestry Building in the amount $125,587.62 until
further exploration on the cost of renovation of 54-01. To
authorize the Chairman or his designee the authority to sign
all pertaining documents.
To accept the Proof of Loss for claim number 75003091 for
Fish & Wildlife Hatchery, 38 Half Sun Way, Bridgeport,
Washington in the amount of $334,571.52 due to excessive
snow accumulated damage to raceway predator netting, and to
authorize the chairperson and/or designee to sign all
pertaining documents.
To approve for Fleet Management to purchase a 2018 Dodge
Ram 3500 Chassis Tradesman REG CAB 84" C/A 4x4 box
truck in the amount of $71,970.00 for the Donable Foods
Program.
To accept the offer by War Pony Pictures tell a complex story
and gather pertinent information and create a documentary
film on Arrow Lakes (Sinixt,
, Lakes) people for
the use of collegiate education, public awareness and
historical reference to people, places and events related to the
Arrow Lakes band and the Desautel Decision. Whereas, it is
the recommendation to utilize the amount of $115,000.00 for
documentary professional services.
To approve the attached contract with Skikos Crawford
Skikos & Joseph LLP to represent the Tribes in litigation
against opioid manufacturers and distributors on a
contingency fee basis. Chairman or designee to sign all
pertinent documents.
To approve the reallocation AAOA Tribal Budget

Special Session
June 7th, 2018
Naomi Yazzie, Executive Office Assistant

11 FOR (SC, S, AJ, GS, SA,
KC, MM, EM, JF, LA, WW)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED
Rationale: Timelines

11 FOR (SC, JF, GS, SA, LA,
WW, AJ, KC, JS, JB, NS)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED
11 FOR (SC, JF, GS, SA, LA,
WW, AJ, KC, JS, JB, NS)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED
11 FOR (SC, JF, GS, SA, LA,
WW, AJ, KC, JS, JB, NS)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED
11 FOR (SC, JF, GS, SA, LA,
WW, AJ, KC, JS, JB, NS)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED

11 FOR (SC, JF, GS, SA, LA,
WW, AJ, KC, JS, JB, NS)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED
11 FOR (SC, JF, GS, SA, LA,
WW, AJ, KC, JS, JB, NS)

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$1,153,320, see attached. No additional Tribal dollars
required. Chair or designated to sign all pertinent documents.
2018-347.m&b.l&j

2018-348.m&b.l&j

2018-349.m&b

2018-350.m&b

2018-351.m&b

2018-352.m&b

2018-353.e&e

To decrease the salaries & fringe for the Tribal budget due to
shifting personnel to A16AV00308 federal budget and to add
$50,000 to Consultant line item for attorney fees. The
remaining amount of $178,405 will be returned to the General
Fund, allocated for Land Purchase. The Chair and/or his
designee authorized to sign all pertinent documents.
To approve the budget modification for federal budget
A16AV00308 (638) and to redistribute 2016/2017 carryover
and add FY '18 TPA (Tribal Program Award); and to adjust
salaries from Tribal budget fund 881. Total increase of
$328,106 from current FY 17 approved budget. ($64,330)
direct contract support, $161,015 indirect costs, and $102,761
TPA funds.) Annual TPA is: $343,382; of which $190,613
has been received. Mod #13 is attached for reference. The
Chair and/or his designee authorized to sign all pertinent
documents.
To approve the sale of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville
Re erv io ’ 5.5% of Well D m power allocation to Puget
Sound Energy. Contract term will be 37 months with a
monthly payment of $527,027, and a total contract price of
$19,500,000. Term to begin September 1st, 2018, and end
October 1st, 2021. The Chairperson or designee has the
authority to sign all pertinent documents including the 8th
amendment of Power Sales Service Agreement.
To approve to support the 4th of July Nespelem Celebration
Stickgame Tournament. To approve $5,000.00 towards this
event, money to come from the Donation Committee. Each
District receives this amount and would like Nespelem's to go
towards this event. Chairman or designee to sign all pertinent
documents.
To approve the contract with Bering Sea Eccotech, Inc. in the
amount of $1,977,771.71 to perform fiber optic installation at
various locations on or near the Colville Indian Reservation in
accordance with the attached contract and Exhibits.
Chairman or designee to sign all related documents.
To approve the franchise agreement with the City of Omak,
Washington. Franchise agreement will allow for fiber optics
to be installed along Jackson Street and 8th Avenue, City of
Omak, Washington. Terms of agreement will be for (15)
years from date of all signature executed in the amount of a
one-time payment of $3,000.00. Chair or designee approved
to sign all pertinent documents.
To approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the
Colville Confederated Tribes Language Program & Head
Start Program.

Special Session
June 7th, 2018
Naomi Yazzie, Executive Office Assistant

0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED
11 FOR (SC, JF, GS, SA, LA,
WW, AJ, KC, JS, JB, NS)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED
11 FOR (SC, JF, GS, SA, LA,
WW, AJ, KC, JS, JB, NS)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED

11 FOR (SC, JF, GS, SA, LA,
WW, AJ, KC, JS, JB, NS)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED

11 FOR (SC, JF, GS, SA, LA,
WW, AJ, KC, JS, JB, NS)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED
11 FOR (SC, JF, GS, SA, LA,
WW, AJ, KC, JS, JB, NS)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED
11 FOR (SC, JF, GS, SA, LA,
WW, AJ, KC, JS, JB, NS)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED

11 FOR (SC, JF, GS, SA, LA,
WW, AJ, KC, JS, JB, NS)
0 AGAINST

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2018-354.e&e

2018-355.e&e

2018-356.nrc

2018-357.nrc

2018-358.nrc

2018-359.nrc

2018-360.nrc

To request the approval of the updated CCT YDP Summer
Youth Employment Program Handbook. The Summer Youth
Employment Program (SYEP) primary objective is to provide
employment experience, job readiness skills, and training
needed to obtain full time employment. The program also
provides an opportunity for youth employees to obtain
meaningful work ethics, financial benefits, and confidence
that will prepare them to make respectable career decisions
ultimately leading to self-sufficiency.
To appoint Cynthia Williams, Tribal Member, to the vacant
TERO Commission Omak (G-8425) position for a four year
term. Hire will be contingent upon passing required
background clearances. In the event that Cynthia Williams
does not pass the background check or declines the position,
the position will be offered to alternate Melissa Williams.
Chairman or designee to sign all pertinent documents.
To approve budget modification #1 for 316617 Okanogan
Sub Basin Implementation & Habitat Project EXP deobligating -$1,210,653 bringing the total contract value to
$2,406,187 and the contract dates remain the same and the
Chairman or his/her designee is authorized to sign all
pertinent documents. Attached is budget modification #1. No
Tribal dollars associated.
To approve budget modification #2 for 316017 Non Native
Predator Removal Project adding an additional $292,858
bringing the total contract value to $517,858 and extending
the date to January 31, 2019 and authorize the Chairman or
his/her designee to sign all pertinent documents. Attached is
budget modification #2. No Tribal dollars associated.
To approve the new award for BIA Chief Joseph Hatchery
Predator Net Project in the amount of $99,760 and the dates
are from April 13, 2018 to September 30, 2018 and authorizes
the Chairman or his/her designee to sign al pertinent
documents. Attached is new award & Budget. No Tribal
dollars associated.
To approve the new award for BIA Okanogan River Basin
PIT Tag Array Project in the amount of $49,975 and the dates
are from April 13th, 2018 to September 30th, 2018 and
authorizes the Chairman or his/her designee to sign all
pertinent documents. Attached is new award & budget. No
Tribal dollars associated.
To approve the new sub contract for 317518 Cardno in the
amount of $130,175 and authorizes the Chairman or his/her
designee to sign all pertinent documents. Attached is the sub
contract & SOW. No Tribal dollars associated.

Special Session
June 7th, 2018
Naomi Yazzie, Executive Office Assistant

0 ABSTAINED
9 FOR (SC, GS, SA, LA, AJ,
KC, JS, JB, NS)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED
*Out of the Room (JF, WW)

11 FOR (SC, JF, GS, SA, LA,
WW, AJ, KC, JS, JB, NS)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED

11 FOR (SC, JF, GS, SA, LA,
WW, AJ, KC, JS, JB, NS)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED

11 FOR (SC, JF, GS, SA, LA,
WW, AJ, KC, JS, JB, NS)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED
11 FOR (SC, JF, GS, SA, LA,
WW, AJ, KC, JS, JB, NS)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED
11 FOR (SC, JF, GS, SA, LA,
WW, AJ, KC, JS, JB, NS)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED
11 FOR (SC, JF, GS, SA, LA,
WW, AJ, KC, JS, JB, NS)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED

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2018-361.nrc

2018-362.nrc
FAILED

2018-363.nrc

2018-364.nrc

2018-365.nrc

2018-366.nrc

To approve Carl Seastrom - member, for grazing privileges
on Range Unit 76 for the 2018 to 2022 grazing permit cycle.
The grazing fees ($1.20/AUM for Tribal tracts and
$10.00/AUM for allotment tracts) established by resolution
2018-44 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 Dale Smith - non-member, for grazing privileges
on Range Unit 35 for the 2018 to 2022 grazing permit cycle.
The grazing fees ($10.00/AUM plus $2.50/AUM user fee for
Tribal tracts and $10.00/AUM for allotment tracts)
established by resolution 2018-44 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 transfer the following property from Colville Tribal Credit
Corporation to the Confederated Tribes of the Colville
Reservation: Lot 11, Block 125, Plat of the Townsite of
Omak, Colville Indian Reservation, as per plat thereof
recorded in Book "D" of Plats, pages 31 and 32, records of
the Auditor of Okanogan County, Washington. The Real
Property or its address is commonly known as 612 Edmonds
St., Omak, WA 98841. The Real Property tax identification
number is 2001241100. Valued at $60,000. The Chairman or
designee is authorized to sign all pertinent documents.
To approve contract change order #1, amending Resolution
#R15-374 with Anatek Labs, Inc. (C15-294) adding $63,000
to the original contract price of $89,680.00 for a new contract
amount of $152,680.00. Also, requesting to change the
contract completions date from June 14, 2018 to June 14,
2021. No additional tribal dollars are being requested,
Chairman or designee authorized to sign all related
documents.
To enact amendments or Chapter 4-6 Mining Code as
proposed (attached). Chapter 4-6 has been processed utilizing
CBC Procedural Rule 3 (b), (e), (f) and (g) and is in the final
stage. No comments have been received during this comment
period. Once approved, a copy shall be forwarded to the
Code Reviser for certification and distribution.
To approve sales for June 18, 2018 through July 4, 2018 (up
to midnight). The following designated sites for the discharge
of fireworks on July 4, 2018 will be Round Lake in Inchelium
and Omak East Side Park in Omak. Illegal to discharge
fireworks outside of the designated areas. If caught outside
designated areas, you will be subject to fines. The Colville
Business Council reserves the right to gauge the fire season

Special Session
June 7th, 2018
Naomi Yazzie, Executive Office Assistant

11 FOR (SC, JF, GS, SA, LA,
WW, AJ, KC, JS, JB, NS)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED

9 FOR (SC, JF, GS, SA, WW,
AJ, JS, JB, NS)
0 AGAINST
2 ABSTAINED (LA, KC)

11 FOR (SC, JF, GS, SA, LA,
WW, AJ, KC, JS, JB, NS)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED

10 FOR (SC, JF, GS, SA, LA,
WW, AJ, JS, JB, NS)
1 AGAINST (KC)
0 ABSTAINED
9 FOR (JF, GS, SA, LA, WW,
AJ, KC, JS, JB)
1 AGAINST (SC)
1 ABSTAINED (NS)

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each year to make an annual determination to allow the sales
and discharge fireworks. This resolution supersedes all past
resolutions.

Special Session
June 7th, 2018
Naomi Yazzie, Executive Office Assistant

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