# COLVILLE CONFEDERATED TRIBES (2026) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aconfederated_colville%3Ad2898bf68517e500 ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text COLVILLE CONFEDERATED TRIBES COLVILLE BUSINESS COUNCIL Special Session May 7, 2026 Resolution Index Condensed by, Tabitha Parr, Executive Assistant Present: Jarred-Michael Erickson, Karen Condon, Cindy Marchand, Norma Sanchez, Shar Zacherle, Alison Boyd-Ball, Patrick Tonasket, Mel Tonasket, Joseph Finley Delegation/Leave: Kyle Etchison, Dustin Best, Roger Finley, Dayna Seymour, Meghan Francis Resolution No. 2026-406.l&j 10-Signature 2026-407.m&b.cdc 10-Signature 2026-408.fish 10-Signature Condensed Recommendation Information Colville Business Council Vote Tally Law & Justice Committee to approve the attached letter of comment on British Columbia, Canada's proposed policy on consultation with "U.S. Tribes." The Chairman or Designee is authorized to sign the letter and all pertinent documents. 10 FOR (SZ, AB, JE, CM, RF, DS, KE, MF, MT, PT) Management & Budget and Community Development Committees to approve Change Order #08 for Walker Construction for the LIHEAP renovation project. The Change Order includes COP-14 Modification to the North Canopy Gutter Repairs to stop water from draining onto the north walkway. This change was requested by the Public Works Building Inspector due to safety concerns. The original contract amount for Walker Construction was $3,763,200.00; Total of all previous Change Orders is $66,119.56; Change Order #08 amount is $15,200.51; The new contract amount is $3,844,520.07. Chairman or Designee to sign all pertinent documents. Fisheries Committee to approve Change Order #8 with Four Peaks Environmental, Contract #C24-056. This Change Order extends the end date to May 20, 2026. No additional funding is required, the total contract value remains $545,089.20. The performance period is from November 1, 2023 - May 29, 2026. The Chairperson or Designee has authority to sign all pertinent documents. SPECIAL SESSION May 7, 2026 Tabitha Parr, Executive Assistant Page 1 of 8 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED Rationale: Time sensitive. 10 FOR (NS, DS, DB, JF, KE, RF, AB, CM, JE, PT) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED Rationale: Walker Construction’s contract expires on Thursday, April 30, 2026. 11 FOR (CM, JE, KC, RF, DS, DB, JF, KE, MT, PT, SZ) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED Rationale: Current contract ends April 30, 2026 and construction is still on-going. Extension provides time for the contractor to complete all remaining work within the 2026-409.m&b.nrc 10-Signature 2026-410.m&b 10-Signature 2026-411.tg 10-Signature 2026-412.emp.l&j 2026-413.emp.l&j 2026-414.emp.l&j 2026-415.hhs Management & Budget and Natural Resources Committees to authorize the Chairman or Designee to sign the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Letter of Intent for Okanogan G Trust Land Transfer document. Management & Budget Committee to authorize Chairman or his Designee to sign the Tribal Consultation Request to Attorney General Nick Brown regarding an "Untaxed Fuel Station Notice." Tribal Government Committee to make an exception to Resolution #2021-540 to approve additional funding to the Burial Grant for Tribal Member Lindsey Hoffman. Ms. Hoffman passed away in Minnesota, and due to extenuating circumstances and the high cost of transportation, the total invoice exceeds the allowable burial benefit amount. The additional funding shall not exceed $1,350.00 to cover casket and liner. Employment and Law & Justice Committees to approve the attached updates to the Administrative Review Policy. This supersedes all previous resolutions Employment and Law & Justice Committees to approve amendments for Chapter 1-6 Revision of the Colville Tribal Code, bring the Code Reviser position into consistence with other positions and the Employee Policy Manual and updating to include a third committee meeting for public comment on proposed code amendments. It is further recommended that the Colville Business Council declare an emergency pursuant to CBC Procedural Rule 3(c) due to ongoing confusion regarding this issue and the need to ensure public comment. Once approved, a copy shall be forwarded to the Code Reviser for certification and distribution. Employment and Law & Justice Committees to approve the attached updates to the Council Rules of Procedure for amendments to the Colville Tribal Code. This supersedes all previous resolutions. Health & Human Services Committee to approve the Colville Tribal Health Care Authority logo as the official logo representing the entire program; and Whereas, the total expenditure for the design and purchase of the logo from SPECIAL SESSION May 7, 2026 Tabitha Parr, Executive Assistant Page 2 of 8 existing scope of the contract. 10 FOR (NS, CM, DS, DB, JE, JF, KE, PT, RF, KC) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED Rationale: Timelines. Due 05/01/2026. 10 FOR (NS, CM, DS, JE, KE, MF, MT, PT, RF, SZ) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED Rationale: Timelines. 10 FOR (AB, NS, PT, DS, CM, KE, MF, MT, RF, SZ) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED Rationale: Timelines. 6 FOR (JF, AB, MT, CM, SZ, KC) 0 AGAINST 2 ABSTAINED (PT, NS) 6 FOR (JF, AB, MT, CM, SZ, KC) 0 AGAINST 2 ABSTAINED (PT, NS) 6 FOR (JF, AB, MT, CM, SZ, KC) 0 AGAINST 2 ABSTAINED (PT, NS) 6 FOR (JF, AB, CM, SZ, PT, NS) 0 AGAINST 2 ABSTAINED (KC, MT) 2026-416.nrc 2026-417.nrc Smoke Sygnals is in the amount of $1,800.00. Chairman or Designee is authorized to sign all pertinent documents. Natural Resources Committee to accept the request from the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) and move forward with a plan to capture and transport up to 150 wild turkeys from the Colville Reservation to release location in Nevada to aid in their management. The CTCR Fish and Wildlife Program will work on specifics of the project in coordination with the Nevada Department of Wildlife. Captures will occur during the winter of 2026-2027, and locations and specifics will be managed by CTCR F&W Staff. Any additional costs incurred for testing and holding will be paid or reimbursed by NDOW. The Chair or Designee is authorized to sign all pertinent documents. Natural Resources Committee to approve the following language to clear title of the Fidelity National Title Insurance Company - Commitment No. 36816-TO in regards to the Wenatchee Plaza Property fee to trust conversion under Schedule B, Part II Exceptions: Special Exception No. 13 and 20 (Wenatchee Reclamation District) Assessments levied by the district. THESE ASSESSMENTS HAVE BEEN PAID IN FULL FOR 2026. THE COLVILLE CONFEDERATED TRIBES HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING ANY FEES CHARGES FOR SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS ONCE THE LAND IS TAKEN INTO TRUST. Special Exception No. 16: Easement rights and maintenance agreements, if any, for utilities which may have been granted in vacated streets and alleys prior to their vacation. THE COLVILLE CONFEDERATED TRIBES UNDERSTAND THE LIMITATIONS ON ITS USE OF THE PROPERTY AND AGREES TO BE BOUND BY THOSE RESTRICTED LIMITATIONS SO LONG AS THEY REMAIN IN EFFECT. THESE RESTRICTIVE LIMITATIONS ARE ACCEPTABLE BY THE COLVILLE CONFEDERATED TRIBES. Special Exception No. 19: General Property Taxes and Service Charges SPECIAL SESSION May 7, 2026 Tabitha Parr, Executive Assistant Page 3 of 8 8 FOR (JF, AB, MT, CM, SZ, KC, PT, NS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED 8 FOR (JF, AB, MT, CM, SZ, KC, PT, NS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED GENERAL TAXES AND SERVICE CHARGES HAVE BEEN PAID IN FULL FOR 2026. Special Exception No. 21 (ULID No. 2 for the Baker Flats Water System) THE COLVILLE CONFEDERATED TRIBES UNDERSTAND THE LIMITATIONS ON ITS USE OF THE PROPERTY AND AGREES TO BE BOUND BY THOSE RESTRICTED LIMITATIONS SO LONG AS THEY REMAIN IN EFFECT. THESE RESTRICTIVE LIMITATIONS ARE ACCEPTABLE BY THE COLVILLE CONFEDERATED TRIBES. 2026-418.fish 2026-419.fish 2026-420.fish 2026-421.fish 2026-422.cdc.nrc Chairman or Designee has authority to sign all pertinent documents. Fisheries Committee to approve the award from Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), Contract number 84051 REL 62, 2008-105-00 EXP Selective Gear Deployment in the amount of $534,793.00. The performance period is from June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027. This project is federally funded. No Tribal dollars are required. The Chairperson or Designee has authority to sign all pertinent documents. Fisheries Committee to approve the subcontract with Wesslen Construction Inc. in the amount of $158,509.05. This subcontract will provide construction to a Steelhead Kelt Recondition Facility at the St. Mary's Acclimation Facility located at North Omak Lake Rd. in Omak, WA. Funding is from BIA. The performance period is from when signed by all parties to December 31, 2026. The Chairperson or Designee has authority to sign all pertinent documents. Fisheries Committee to approve a grant with the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Fisheries, Wildlife and Recreation (FW&R) the Fiscal Year 2025 Tribal Youth Initiative funds (PL93-638) in the amount of $39,945.00, for the Tradish Fish project. The performance period is October 1, 2025 September 30, 2028. The Chairperson or Designee has authority to sign all pertinent documents. Fisheries Committee to appoint Cindy Marchand, CBC Fisheries Committee Chair as the primary representative for the Columbia Basin Collaborative – Integrations/Recommendations Group; and Dennis Moore, Policy Analyst F&W as first alternate; and Anna Brady, Ziontz Chestnut as second alternate. The Chairperson or Designee has authority to sign all pertinent documents. Community Development and Natural Resources Committees that the attached letter to Swede Albert regarding his request for funds due to a loss in the Cold SPECIAL SESSION May 7, 2026 Tabitha Parr, Executive Assistant Page 4 of 8 8 FOR (JF, AB, MT, CM, SZ, KC, PT, NS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED 8 FOR (JF, AB, MT, CM, SZ, KC, PT, NS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED 8 FOR (JF, AB, MT, CM, SZ, KC, PT, NS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED 7 FOR (JF, AB, MT, SZ, KC, PT, NS) 0 AGAINST 1 ABSTAINED (CM) 8 FOR (JF, AB, MT, CM, SZ, KC, PT, NS) 0 AGAINST 2026-423.cdc 2026-424.cdc.m&b 2026-425.cdc 2026-426.m&b Springs Fire be approved. Chair or Designee is authorized to sign the letter and the Office of the Reservation Attorney is authorized to send the letter. Community Development Committee to approve that the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation assume ownership of the proposed Inchelium Bridge, and acknowledge that the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) will not assume ownership of the facility, and further authorize the bridge to be designated as a tribally owned facility within the National Tribal Transportation Facility Inventory (NTTFI) to allow for future maintenance eligibility under the Tribal Transportation Program (TTP), and authorize the Chairman or Designee to sign all pertinent documents. Community Development and Management & Budget Committees to approve Amendment No. 1 to Natural Resources Contract No. C25-251 with AAA Sweeping LLC for roadway sweeping services, which increases the total contract amount above the $70,000.00 threshold in accordance with the Tribal Purchasing Policy; and Whereas the original contract was competitively procured as a multiyear contract for a five (5) year term through September 30, 2028, with services performed on a seasonal basis and pricing varying annually based on contractor-provided estimates and roadway authorizes continuation of the contract through its remaining term ending September 30, 2028, with annual pricing updates to be processed administratively, provided all work remains within the original scope and subject to available funding, and with a total contract amount for the remaining term not to exceed $200,000.00. No Tribal dollars. Chairman or Designee to sign all pertinent documents. Community Development Committee to ban all fireworks sales and ignition/usage within the boundaries of the Colville Indian Reservation for the 2026 season in order to protect Tribal lands and the safety of the Membership and reservation residents. In April of this year (2026) the Washington State Department of Ecology issued a drought declaration for all watersheds in the state due to low snowpack. Sales can continue in the New Year's season. Chairman or Designee authorized to sign all pertinent documents. Management & Budget Committee to approve the one-year extension of the American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Services Grant and submit the attached letter certifying our compliance with the grant requirements. Grant award for year 6 will be $568,022.00. Chairman or Designee authorized to sign pertinent documents. SPECIAL SESSION May 7, 2026 Tabitha Parr, Executive Assistant Page 5 of 8 0 ABSTAINED 7 FOR (JF, AB, MT, CM, SZ, PT, NS) 0 AGAINST 1 ABSTAINED (KC) 8 FOR (JF, AB, MT, CM, SZ, KC, PT, NS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED 8 FOR (JF, AB, MT, CM, SZ, KC, PT, NS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED 8 FOR (JF, AB, MT, CM, SZ, KC, PT, NS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED 2026-427.m&b.cdc 2026-428.m&b 2026-429.m&b 2026-430.m&b.hhs 2026-431.m&b.hhs FAILED 2026-432.m&b.edu 2026-433.m&b.emp.edu Management & Budget and Community Development Committees to approve the attached contract to Tribal Development Partners in the amount of $50,000.00 plus award contingencies to assist with 105(l) lease submittals. Chair or Designee approved to sign all pertinent documents. Management & Budget Committee to approve the attached 401K amendments for the Tribal Plan and Corporate Plan. The amendments will permit partial distributions of a Participant's benefit if the Participant is otherwise eligible to receive a distribution from the Plan and clarify and Participants are not required to immediately begin distribution of the benefits upon their attainment of early or normal retirement age or when they terminate employment due to a Disability. Chair or Designee authorized to sign all relevant documents. Management & Budget Committee to approve the attached Change Order for Abila/NFP Accounting/Community Brands for $11,645.52 totaling $88,607.52. Chair or Designee to sign all pertinent documents. Management & Budget and Health & Human Services Committees to approve the Colville Tribal Health Care Authority (CTHCA) Information Technology (IT) organizational chart and budget. IT is budgeted in fund 780 with 3rd party carryover from IHS and no additional funds are needed as there are cost savings. Chairman or Designee is authorized to sign all pertinent documents. Management & Budget and Health & Human Services Committees to approve the Colville Tribal Health Care Authority (CTHCA) account 780 is funded with 3rd party carryover from IHS and no additional funds are needed as there are cost savings. Chairman or Designee authorized to sign all pertinent documents. Management & Budget and Education Committees to accept the State of Washington Department of Children, Youth, and Families Positive Indian Parenting Funding in the amount of $100,000.00, DCYF agreement number 266269058 to provide Positive Indian Parenting training. The Tribal Chairman or Designee is authorized to sign all pertinent documents. Management & Budget, Employment, and Education Committees to accept the award for Grant #A24AV00105. This award will add the financial transactions identified for inclusion in the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation's P.L. 102-477 approved plan. This is a onetime award, subject to availability of funds not to exceed the approved three-year grant term. Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Grant Award is $3,349,263.00. Modification #11 increased SPECIAL SESSION May 7, 2026 Tabitha Parr, Executive Assistant Page 6 of 8 8 FOR (JF, AB, MT, CM, SZ, KC, PT, NS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED 8 FOR (JF, AB, MT, CM, SZ, KC, PT, NS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED 7 FOR (JF, AB, MT, CM, SZ, PT, NS) 0 AGAINST 1 ABSTAINED (KC) 4 FOR (JF, MT, CM, SZ) 2 AGAINST (AB, NS) 2 ABSTAINED (PT, KC) 3 FOR (JF, MT, CM) 4 AGAINST (AB, NS, SZ, JE) 2 ABSTAINED (PT, KC) 8 FOR (JF, AB, MT, CM, SZ, KC, PT, NS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED 8 FOR (JF, AB, MT, CM, SZ, KC, PT, NS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED 2026-434.m&b.emp.edu 2026-435.m&b.emp.edu 2026-436.m&b.cdc 2026-437.m&b.cdc 2026-438.m&b by $405,422.00. Total award change to $3,754,685.00. No Tribal Match Required. Chairman or Designee is authorized to sign all pertinent documents. Management & Budget, Employment, and Education Committees to accept the award for Grant #A24AV00105. This award will add the financial transactions identified for inclusion in the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation's P.L. 102-477 approved plan. This is a onetime award, subject to availability of funds not to exceed the approved three-year grant term. Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Grant Award is $3,754,685.00. Modification #12 increased by $100,457.00. Total award change to $3,855,142.00. No Tribal Match Required. Chairman or Designee is authorized to sign all pertinent documents. Management & Budget, Employment, and Education Committees to accept the award for Grant #A24AV00105. This award will add the financial transactions identified for inclusion in the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation's P.L. 102-477 approved plan. This is a onetime award, subject to availability of funds not to exceed the approved three-year grant term. Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Grant Award is $3,855,142.00. Modification #13 increased by $166,059.00. Total award change to $4,021,201.00. No Tribal Match Required. Chairman or Designee is authorized to sign all pertinent documents. Management & Budget and Community Development Committees to approve and initiate a resolution to Modification Number 001 for PO-25-D43 between IHS and the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. The Memorandum of Agreement of this modification is to include funding for IHS Project PO-25-D43, eliminate the accounting and appropriation data as it is not needed in the contract language and start the contract period of performance for one year. The total estimated cost of the proposal facilities is $520,000.00. Chairman or Designee is authorized to sign all pertinent documents. Management & Budget and Community Development Committees to approve the contract with AKANA, to perform survey, permitting and design support for the Keller Water System Main Loop Replacement Project. Contract will not exceed $99,000.00. Funds provided from Grant #R25AP00540-00. No Tribal Dollars. Chairman or Designee is authorized to sign all pertinent documents. Management & Budget Committee to approve the consulting contract with Akana in the amount of $325,000.00 for grant services and development. Chairman or Designee authorized to sign all pertinent documents. SPECIAL SESSION May 7, 2026 Tabitha Parr, Executive Assistant Page 7 of 8 8 FOR (JF, AB, MT, CM, SZ, KC, PT, NS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED 8 FOR (JF, AB, MT, CM, SZ, KC, PT, NS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED 8 FOR (JF, AB, MT, CM, SZ, KC, PT, NS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED 8 FOR (JF, AB, MT, CM, SZ, KC, PT, NS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED 8 FOR (JF, AB, MT, CM, SZ, KC, PT, NS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED 2026-439.l&j.m&b CONFIDENTIAL 8 FOR (JF, AB, MT, CM, SZ, KC, PT, NS) 0 AGAINST 2026-440.l&j.tg 2026-441.l&j.tg 2026-442.l&j.m&b 2026-443.tg.m&b Law & Justice and Tribal Government Committees to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation (CTCR) Emergency Management and the Okanogan County Emergency Management Departments, and to authorize the CTCR Emergency Management Department to purchase the Perimeter MAP platform utilizing grant funds awarded to the Tribes through the (PHEP) Grant, account #701826.63001 up to the amount of $39,602.00 without sales tax. No tribal dollars will be utilized. Chairperson or Designee to sign all pertinent documents. Law & Justice and Tribal Government Committees to approve an amendment to the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation (CTCR) Emergency Management Organizational Chart as follows: Changing the current Emergency Management Coordinator title to Emergency Manager, effective upon approval by the Colville Business Council. Chairperson or Designee to sign all pertinent documents. Law & Justice and Management & Budget Committees to approve revised CCT Prosecutors Office Organizational Chart. No budget mod needed as the position changes are on the same grade. Chairman or Designee authorized to sign pertinent documents. CONFIDENTIAL 0 ABSTAINED 8 FOR (JF, AB, MT, CM, SZ, KC, PT, NS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED 8 FOR (JF, AB, MT, CM, SZ, KC, PT, NS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED 8 FOR (JF, AB, MT, CM, SZ, KC, PT, NS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED 8 FOR (JF, AB, MT, CM, SZ, KC, PT, NS) 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTAINED SPECIAL SESSION May 7, 2026 Tabitha Parr, Executive Assistant Page 8 of 8 --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aconfederated_colville%3Ad2898bf68517e500. Public record. Not legal advice.