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REGULAR MEETING

OCTOBER 3, 1990

PRESENT:

Michael B. Jandreau, Chairman

Kay Gourneau

Richard P. Thompson

Boyd Gourneau

Orville Langdeau, Jr.

Elvera Driving Hawk

ALSO PRESENT:

ABSENT:

None

Mr. William Schmidt, Mr. Paul Picotte and Mr. Edwin Miller.

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Michael B. Jandreau at 1:04 PM.

Roll

call was taken by the Recording Secretary and the Lord's Prayer was led by Chairman

Jandreau.

Nominations were opened for Sergeant at Arms. Motion was made by Richard

P. Thompson to nominate Orville Langdeau, Jr.

Motion was made by Kay Gourneau

to cease nominations.

Motion was seconded by Boyd Gourneau to cease nominations

and to second the nomination for Orville Langdeau, Jr. to serve as Sergeant at

Arms.

Motion carried with vote being four members for, none opposing, none absent

and one not voting.

Motion was made by Kay Gourneau to nominate Elvera Driving

Hawk to serve as Chaplin.

Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to cease nominations.

Motion was made by Richard P. Thompson to cease nominations and to seconded the

nomination for Elvera Driving Hawk to serve as Chaplin.

MR. WILLIAM SCHMIDT:

Mr. William Schmidt addressed the Tribal Council on the

sequester of funding in the education department.

Mr. Schmidt stated that the

schools/BIA was in existance to serve Indian people and provide education to the

Indian people. Mr. Schmidt stated that if the sequester comes about that the schools

may have to operate on a seven (7) hour work day.

Mr. Schmidt also stated that

their would be a meeting held tomorrow at 3:45 concerning this matter.

MR. PAUL PICOTTE:

Chairman Jandreau informed the Tribal Council that the

previous Council had passed a Liquor Ordinance for the Lower Brule Reservation.

Mr. Picotte stated that the Office of the Solicitor wanted changes made on the

wording in the Ordinance.

Mr. Picotte stated that the wording which needed to

be changed was "section" changed to "ordinance" and "that this offense shall be

deemed as a Class "A" offense as contained in the Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Criminal

Codes", in which the phrase "as contained in the Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Criminal

Codes was to be added.

This matter was tabled at this time. (Boyd Gourneau left

the meeting at this time)

SCHOOL BOARD:

Chairman Jandreau stated that the old School Board did not get

a chance to revise the Constitution & Bylaws for the School Board and that at the

present time there was no recall process and no rules for the Board members.

Chiarman Jandreau stated that present members should be appointed to make amendments

to the Constitution and Bylaws.

Motion was made by Kay Gourneau to prepare the

Constitution & Bylaws and that in six (6) months an election will be held to elect

a School Board and also set a simple majority vote of four (4) as a quorum to pass

an action.

This motion was seconded Richard P. Thompson.

Motion carried with

vote being four members for, none opposing, one absent and none not voting.

PIERRE INDIAN LEARNING CENTER:

A letter was received from Mrs. Judy Whitney,

Pierre Indian Learning Center Representative for the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe, stating

that she desired to withdraw as representat~i ve.

Motion was made by Kay Gourneau

to accept Mrs. Whitney's withdrawal and to appoint Richard P. Thompson as the new

representative.

This motion was seconded by Orville Langdeau, Jr.

Motion carried

wi th vote being four members for, none opposing, one absent and none not voting.

(Boyd Gourneau re-entered the meeting at this time)

LOWER BRULE FARM BOARD:

Chairman Jandreau stated that the terms for the members

of the Lower Brule Farm Board would soon expire.

Motion was made by Kay Gourneau

to renew all expired term on the Lower Brule Farm Board.

This motion was seconded

by Elvera Driving Hawk.

Motion carried with vote being five members for, none

opposing, none absent and none not voting.

PUBLICATION OFFICE:

Chairman Jandreau stated that their was a need to establish

a Publication Office.

Chairman Jandreau stated that there was material that needed

to get out to the community on public notices, current affairs, etc.

Orville

Langdeau, Jr. asked Chairman Jandreau if there would be a records room to obtain

the information needed.

Chairman Jandreau stated that there would be after the

office was set up.

Chairman Jandreau stated that a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly

newsletter would be distributed from this office.

Chairman Jandreau stated that

approval of the Tribal Council was needed to establish such an Office.

Motion

was made by Richard P. Thompson to authorize Chairman Jandreau to establish a

Publications Office.

This motion was seconded by Orville Langdeau, Jr.

Motion

carried with vote being five members for, none opposing, none absent and none not

voting.

WATER LINE PROPOSAL-CEMETERY:

Rev. Yvon Sheehy, St. Mary I s Catholic Church

submi tted a proposal to the Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Council to extend the town

water line to provide a source of water for the Catholic cemetery by placement

of a water pi got similar to the one at the Pow wow grounds. Rev. Sheehy also stated

that this would provide a

means

to carry out beautification projects now

contemplatedplanting and nurturing of trees, perennials, grass and flowers and

that the Catholic Church would be willing to finance the extension of the water

line to the Catholic Cemetery, if necessary, but only after a definite cost figure

is reached, which the Catholic Church is requesting be provided by the Lower Brule

Sioux Tribe.

Chairman Jandreau stated that he would also like to see the water

line extended to the Episcopal Church Cemetery.

Motion was made by Richard P.

Thompson to have Kenneth Harmon to negotiate a price with the Lower Brule

Construction Company for the project.

This motion was seconded by Boyd Gourneau.

Motion carried with vote being five members for, none opposing, none absent and

none not voting.

EDUCATIONAL GRANT APPLICATION:

An application for an Educational Grant was

received from Shaun Grassel and a letter of request was received from Rose Big

Eagle Flood for an Educational Grant.

Chairman Jandreau stated that a application

would be sent to Ms. Big Eagle Flood.

Motion was made by Kay Gourneau to approve

both Educational Grants pending all paperwork is in order.

This motion was seconded

by Richard P. Thompson, Jr.

Motion carried with vote being five members for, none

opposing, none absent and none not voting.

ABERDEEN AREA OFFICE-BRANCH OF ROADS:

A request was received from the A.A.O.

Branch of Roads requesting permission to enter Tribal land for purposes of

lengthening a cattle pass and improving the slope adjacent to the cattle pass.

Motion was made by Richard P. Thompson to grant a right-of-way easement for the

construction of extending and improving a cattle pass.

This motion was seconded

by Elvera Driving Hawk.

Motion carried with vote being five members for, none

opposing, none absent and none not voting.

A request was received from Mr. william Dubisar to

STATE FARM INSURANCE:

10.

review the Lower Brule Sioux Tribes current insurance agencies coverages to compare

and submit a proposal to the Tribe.

Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to authorize

Mr. Dubisar to inspect the Lower Brule Sioux Tribes insurance records.

This motion

was seconded by Richard P. Thompson.

Motion carried with vote being five members

for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

11.

u.s. TREASURY DRAWDOWN: Chairman Jandreau stated that a Drawdown of Treasury

funds was needed for operation expenses and that the call for a Budget has not

been made as of yet. Motion was made by Richard P. Thompson to authorize the request

for a Treasury Drawdown of $200,000.00 for operation expenses.

This motion was

seconded by Kay Gourneau.

Motion carried with vote being five members for, none

opposing, none absent and none not voting.

12.

LAKE FRANCIS CASE DEVELOPMENT:

A request was received from Dina Brandt, Lake

Francis Case Development Corporation, for a donation to help cover the costs of

operation.

Chairman Jandreau stated that Lake Francis Case Development has help

obtain jobs for members of the Tribe and it also provides good public relations

wi th other companies for the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe.

Motion was made by Kay

Gourneau to donate $1,500.00 to the Lake Francis Case Development Corporation.

This motion was seconded by Richard P. Thompson.

Motion carried with vote being

five members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

13.

MISSISSIPPI BAND OF CHOCTAW INDIANS: A letter was received from Mr. Phillip

Martin encouraging the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe to contact the our Senate Select

Committee member on Indian Affairs to urge him to oppose the Mowa Recognition Bill,

S. 381.

Mr. Martin stated that the Mowa Band of Choctaws in Alabama should not

be legislatively recognized, but should pursue its case through the BIA' s Bureau

of Acknowledgement and Research.

Motion was made by Kay Gourneau to demand the

Mowa Band of Choctaw Indians use the BIA's Bureau of Acknowledgement and Research.

This motion was seconded by Boyd Gourneau.

Motion carried wtih vote being five

members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

14.

MICHAEL ZIEGLER REQUEST:

A request was received from Michael Ziegler for

assistance to move his belongings to Lower Brule from Boston Massachusett. Chairman

Jandreau stated that there was not any funding available at this time to assist

Mr. Ziegler.

Chairman Jandreau stated that he would try explore all possiblities

to assist Mr. Ziegler.

15.

WILLIAM JANDREAU REQUEST:

This matter was tabled at this time.

The meeting recessed at 4:17 PM.

The meeting reconvened on November 4, 1990, at

10:51 AM, with all Council Members present.

16.

LOWER BRULE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY:

The Tribal Council, by Tribal Council

concurrence, wish to re-establish the Lower Brule Construction Company so that

jobs will be available for the community members.

Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau

to delegate Tony Moran to conduct all bidding on projects that will be available

on the Lower Brule Reservation.

This motion was seconded by Richard P. Thompson.

Motion carried with vote being five members for, none opposing, none absent and

none not voting.

17.

SERVICE LINE AGREEMENT-NATHAN MIDDLETENT:

A request was received from Nathan

Middletent for a Service Line Agreement with West Central Electric Cooperative

to provide electricity to a trailer house that was purchased.

Motion was made

by Kay Gourneau to approve a Service Line Agreement with West Central Electric

for Nathan Middletent.

This motion was seconded by Orville Langdeau, Jr.

Motion

carried with vote being five members for, none opposing, none absent and none not

voting.

18. CRR HALLOWEEN DANCE: A request was received from Mr. R. Perry Estes to request

the use of the Tribal Gym to hold the annual CHR Halloween Dance on October 27,

1990, from 9:00 PM through 2:00 1I.M.

Mr. Estes also requested that the Halloween

Dance be approved by Resolution so that the Tribal Gym would be available to the

CHR program each year.

Chairman Jandreau stated that this request could not be

approved, one reason being that a Resolution would commit other Tribal Councils.

Motion was made by Kay Gourneau to grant the CHR programs request for the use of

the Tribal Gym on October 27, 1990 from 9: 00 PM through 2: 00 AM.

Thi s motion was

seconded by Richard P. Thompson.

Motion was carried with vote being five members

for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

19.

DOCKET 74 ITEMS:

Chairman Jandreau stated that there is evidence that the

Lower Brule Reservation would be eligible for a higher percentage of the "Black

Hills" with the evidence of a higher population on the Lower Brule Reservation

when the census was taken. This matter was tabled at this time.

20.

LAND SALE APPLICATION:

An land sale application was received from Joyce Estes

for the land described at the 476280/57153600 interest in the SEl:$, section 22,

Township 107N, Range 75W., Fifth Principal Meridian, Lyman County, South Dakota.

Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to request an appraisal from the Bureau of Indian

Affairs on Joyce Estes land.

This motion was seconded by Richard P. Thompson.

Motion carried with vote being five members for, none opposing, none absent and

none not voting.

21.

DAKOTA ROADWAY CONSULTANTS INCORPORATED:

A letter of proposal was received

from Mr. James Kastner, who is willing to work with the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe

to assist with finding grant money to repair u. S. Highway 83.

The Tribal Council

wishes to set a meeting with Mr. Kastner. This matter was tabled at this time.

22.

THE DIOCESE OF SOUTH DAKOTA:

A letter of request was received from the Diocese

of South Dakota to trade land that they owned on the Lower Brule Reservation for

land in the town of Lower Brule upon which the Episcopal Church of the Holy Comforter

sits.

Motion was made by Richard P. Thompson to request an appraisal be completed

by the Bureau of Indian Affairs for the land at St. Alban's Church, Fort Hale and

Messiah Church, Iron Nation and also the land which the Episcopal Church sits.

This motion was seconded by Kay Gourneau.

Motion carried with vote being five

members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

23.

FOSTER CARE STANDARDS:

Information was received on the Rosebud Sioux Tribes

licensing codes for famliy foster homes, which the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe wishes

to adopt similar codes.

This information was referred to the Law Enforcement

Committee.

24.

CHAMBERLAIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:

A letter was received from the

Chamberlain Area Chamber of Commerce on their annual Children's Christmas programs,

in which they were asking $40.00 from each business.

The Children's programs may

provide some of the following: Children's Christmas Party, Roller Skating Party,

Christmas sacks, visit from Santa Claus on Saturdays.

Motion was made by Richard

P. Thompson to approve the $40.00 donation to the Chamberlain Area Chamber of

Commerce.

This motion was seconded by Orville Langdeau, Jr.

Motion carried with

vote being five members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

The Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Council August minutes were

The Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Council

submitted to the Tribal Council for approval.

reviewed the August Minutes.

Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to approve the August

Tribal Council Minutes.

This motion was seconded by Richard P. Thompson.

Motion

carried with vote being five members for, none opposing, none absent and none not

voting.

25.

AUGUST

MINUTES:

26.

E.D.A.

PROGRAM:

Received from Shirley Marvin,

Director of E.D.A., were three

program outlines and budgets for job opportunities

No action was taken on this matter at this time.

and

business

developments.

27.

GENE WILSON REQUEST:

A request was received from Mr. Wilson for a (5) five

acre homesite, which is described as the S~SE~SE~NW~, Section 23, TI07N, R73W,

Fifth Principal Meridian, Lyman County, South Dakota.

Richard P. Thompson asked

if the person leasing the area where Mr. Wilson would like his homesite knows about

the request.

Chairman Jandreau stated that he was not sure.

Chairman Jandreau

also stated that he would like to have some kind of justification from Mr. Wilson

for his reason for wanting a (5) five acre homesite because the standard homesites

are 2.5 acres.

By Tribal Council concurrence Mr. Wilson will be requested to submit

a letter for justification for a (5) acre homesite and to request permission from

from Mr. Orville Langdeau, Sr. to place a homesite on the land he is leasing.

Motion was made by Richard P. Thompson to grant Mr. Wilson's Homesite request once

the justification and letter of permission is received from Mr. Wilson. This motion

was seconded by Kay Gourneau.

Motion carried with vote being five members for,

none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

28.

EFFIE BLACK BEAR REQUEST:

A request to lease pasture land was received from

from Effie Black Bear to be used for horses.

This matter was tabled at this time.

The meeting recessed at 11:58 AM.

The meeting reconvened at 1:21 PM, October

1990, with the same Council members present, also present was Mr. Pat Big Eagle •.

29.

CHEYENNE RIVER SIOUX TRIBE:

A memorandum was received from the Cheyenne River

Sioux Tribe concerning Resoluton No. 320-90-CR: That the Tribal Council continues

to represent the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe with respect to the Tribe's claim for

the Black Hills under Docket 74-B:

This material was informational. No action

was taken on this matter.

EFFIE BLACK BEAR REQUEST:

Chairman Jandreau asked Mr. Big Eagle where the

land was located that Ms. Black Bear was requesting.

Mr. Big Eagle stated that

the land was located in J. W. Thompson's leased range unit.

Motion was made by

Richard P. Thompson to deny Effie Black Bears request, but to advi se her there

is an area by the river free of charge to hold horses.

This motion was seconded

by Boyd Gourneau.

Motion carried with vote being five members for, none opposing,

none absent and none not voting.

30.

31.

KUL WlCASA ELDERS BINGO:

The Kul Wicasa Elders Bingo submitted their August

bingo report for review.

Motion was made by Richard P. Thompson to request that

all Bingo Organization use the format that the Kul Wicasa Elders Bingo use.

This

motion was seconded by Orville Langdeau, Jr.

Motion carried with vote being five

members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

32.

U.S. DEPT. OF COMMERCE NEWS:

A Newsletter was received from the U.S. Department

Commerce

with

information

regarding

homeowners/renters

American

Indians/Eskimo/Aleut householders.

The information included price ranges of homes

and percentages of persons which owned their homes in 1987.

No action was taken

on this matter.

A memorandum was received from Tiwahe Olota, Inc.

concerning a workshop to create an educational program for both Indian and Non-Indian

people who are concerned about Native American children as well as all children.

No action was taken on this matter.

33.

TIWABE

OLaTA,

INC.:

34.

THE MORNING STAR FOUNDATION:

A letter was received from the Morning Star

Foundation thanking the Chairman and Tribal Council for their support on the Indian

Memorial project in Custer.

Information was also received on a project to establish

the Little Bighorn Indian

taken on this matter.

Memorial,

which

support was

requested.

No action was

35. TWEP PROPOSAL FY-91: A proposal was received for the TWEP FY-9l Grant request.

Motion was made by Kay Gourneau to approve the FY-9l TWEP Proposal and to request

funding for the program.

This motion was seconded by Orville Langdeau, Jr. Motion

carried with vote being five members for, none opposing, none absent and none not

voting.

36. ENROLLMENT COMMITTEE:

The Enrollment Committee submitted a list of applicants

eligible for enrollment in the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe.

There were fifty-two (52)

applications on file for Tribal enrollment.

All applicants were reviewed by the

Enrollment Committee and forty-nine (49) of the fifty-two (52) applicants were

approved.

The three (3) applicants that were denied, where denied because they

did not meet the enrollment requirments according to the Constitution and By-laws.

The Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Council reviewed the list submitted by the Enrollment

Committee.

Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to approve the Enrollment Committee's

selection of eligible enrollment applicants to be enrolled in the Lower Brule Sioux

Tribe.

This motion was seconded by Orville Langdeau, Jr.

Motion carried with

vote being five members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

The

following were enrolled in the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe:

Bradley J. Feeney, Tina

R. Russell, Tiffany M. Russell, Lila C. Bad Horse, Aaron M. Packman, Eugene Swift

Hawk, Jr., Stephanie Swift Hawk, Julia Swift Hawk, Emma Swift Hawk, Dennis Swift

Hawk, Jericho R. Middletent, Alison F. Hill, Joshua L. DeWitt, Aaron D. Flute,

Ryan P. Goodface, Garnett, Kimberlee B. Sampson, Kristopher L. Sampson, Emily R.

Berry, Avis K. Berry, Daniel V. M. Berry, Alisha S. Ziegler, Trevor W. Lopez, Mary

E. Bertsch, Tashena R. LaRoche, Ronald Quilt, Jordan M. Brings, Markisha M. Eagle

Thunder, Georgia L. Wilson, Amber J. Wilson, Lauren LaRoche, Skyla LaRoche, Trevor

O.T. Firecloud, Bernel T. LaRoche, Bernard T. LaRoche,II, Jade T. LaRoche, Erin

R. LaRoche, Erik T. LaRoche, Loretta A. Flute, Sonya R. Flute, Eltwin T. Grassrope,

Lydia W. Skunk, Derek M. Skunk, Julius W. Skunk, Kiara C. Fire Cloud, Maggie M.

Bad Horse, Stacey L. McCauley, Sexten-Kruz Grassrope, Rebecca R. Rodriquez.

37.

CHEROKEE NATION:

A letter of request was received from Cherokee

requesting support of Larry EchoHawk' s candidacy for Attorney General of

No action was taken on this matter.

Nation

Idaho.

38.

GENERAL COUNSEL BILLING:

A billing was received from General Counsel, Julian

H. Brown, for the period from August 13, 1990 through September 30, 1990, in the

amount of $3,774.33. Motion was made by Richard P. Thompson to approve the General

Counsel from August 13, 1990 through September 30, 1990 for $3,774.33 and to submit

the billing to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for review and approval.

This motion

was seconded by Elvera Driving Hawk.

Motion carried with vote being five members

for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

39.

LOWER BRULE DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE PROGRAM:

A letter of recommendation was

recei ved from the Lower Brule Drug and Alcohol Abuse Program for two (2) vacant

positions, Nightwatchmen & Counselor Trainee.

The recommendations made by the

Health Board was Michael Jandreau for Nightwatchman and Shirley Crane for Counselor

Trainee.

Motion was made by Orville Landgeau, Jr. to approve the recommendations

made by the Health Board. This motion was seconded by Kay Gourneau. Motion carried

with vote being five members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

40. DUAL ENROLLMENTS: A letter was received from the Rosebud Sioux Tribe concerning

the enrollments of Lori Marie Grace Bad Hand and Royal A. Band Hand, Jr. being

enrolled in the Rosebud Sioux Tribe and the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe.

A request

for Relinquishment of Tribal Membership from the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe was received

from Miss Bad Hand and Mr. Bad Hand, Jr.

Motion was made by Kay Gourneau to grant

their request to relinquish their Tribal membership with the Lower Brule Sioux

Tribe.

This motion was seconded by Orville Langdeau, Jr.

Motion carried with

vote being five members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

41.

J.W. THOMPSON REQUEST:

A letter of request was received from J.W. Thompson

to relinquish his land leases which are lease numbers 22-007-8891 and 22-015-8992.

A letter of request was also received from Fritz LaRoche to lease the land which

J.W. Thompson relinquished.

Motion was made by Kay Gourneau to Grant Mr. Thompson

and Mr. LaRoche's request.

This motion was seconded by Richard P. Thompson. Motion

carried with vote being five members for, none opposing, none absent and none not

voting.

Boyd Gourneau stated that in the future the leases that are up to be

re-leased should and will be advertised.

42.

LOWER BRULE COMMODITY PROGRAM: A memorandum was received from the Lower Brule

Commodi ty Program on the programs budget.

The Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Council

went into Executive Session at 2:55 PM. The Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Council came

out of Executive Session at 3:08 PM. The budget was over expended in FY-90 because

of the additional help needed in the area of Administration and the need to provide

these services by an individual trained in this capacity.

Motion was made by Kay

Gourneau to approve the over expenditure of funds for FY-90.

This motion was

seconded by Elvera Driving Hawk.

Motion carried with vote being five members for,

none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

43.

J.T.P.A. PROGRAM:

A letter was received from Ben Janis, Director, J.T.P.A.,

for the J.T.P.A. position available as a Housing Office Aide.

A rated list of

updated applicants was submitted.

Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to approve

the rated list of applicants and to request Mr. Janis to select the highest rated

applicant.

This motion was seconded by Orville Langdeau, Jr.

Motion carried with

vote being five members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

44.

DAY CARE BUDGET:

The Lower Brule Day Care submitted a budget for FY-91.

Chairman Jandreau stated that the Day Care Center did not have grants available

for FY-91 and the program does not receive enough revenue to keep the program

running.

Chairman Jandreau stated that this matter would have to be looked into

further.

No action was taken on this matter at this time.

45.

YANKTON SIOUX TRIBE:

A letter of request was received from the Yankton Sioux

Tribe requesting support, by Resolution, to demand a public apology from Mr. Mike

Whalen and to request a resignation from Mr. Whalen from public office.

Motion

was made by Richard P. Thompson to submit a Resolution of support to the Yankton

Sioux Tribe concerning Mr. Mike Whalen.

This motion was seconded by Kay Gourneau.

Motion carried with vote being five members for, none opposing, none absent and

none not voting.

46.

DARRELL MIDDLETENT REQUEST:

A request was received from Mr. Middletent to

put his road to his new home on the school route so that his road will be cleared

during the winter and maintained regularly.

Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to

submit Darrell Middletent and all other new homeowners on the school bus route

with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Road Department-Facilities Management.

This

motion was seconded by Kay Gourneau.

Motion carried with vote being five members

for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

47.

WILLIAM JANDREAU REQUEST:

A letter of request was submitted by Mr. Jandreau

to sell to the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe their home located in the Lower Brule

Community.

Motion was made by Richard P. Thompson to offer $5,000.00 for the home

of the Jandreau family.

This motion was seconded by Orville Langdeau, Jr.

Motion

carried with vote being five members for, none opposing, none absent and none not

voting.

The Jandreau home was appraised at the value of $7,950.00, appraised by

River City Realty.

MR. PAUL PICOTTE:

Motion was made by Kay Gourneau to approve the change of

terminology of the Liquor Ordiance and to submit the amended Resolution.

This

motion was seconded by Elvera Driving Hawk.

Motion carried with vote being five

members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

48.

VICTOR GRASSROPE REQUEST:

Mr. Grassrope addressed the Tribal Council with

concerns he had about the new home that was built for him.

Mr. Grassrope stated

that the he had to have a new foundation built because the old foundation dropped

and had been frozen when it was poured.

Mr. Grassrope further stated that the

ceiling started to move away from the walls and now with the new foundation the

the walls are pulling away from each other.

Mr. Grassrope requested that a 3rd

party be hired to look at his home because he doesn't think that the home is worth

what the price is set at.

Kay Gourneau stated that a total inspection of all the

new homes should be made and appraisals should be done.

Motion was made by Boyd

Gourneau to hire someone to do a complete evaluation of structures and get

appraisals.

This motion was seconded by Richard P. Thompson.

Motion carried with

vote being five members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

The Tribal Council meeting recessed at 4:05 PM.

The meeting reconvened at 10:37

AM, on October 17,1990, with all Council Members present.

Also present: Debra

Isburg, Fritz LaRoche, Levi Flute, Ben Thompson, Jr., Dean Jandreau, Tony Moran,

Darrell Middletent and Wilma Wilson.

49.

LOWER BRULE HOUSING AUTHORITY:

Chairman Jandreau stated that the reason this

meeting was called was because of the situation with the new houses that are being

built and the problems the home buyers were finding with their homes.

Chairman

Jandreau further stated that there had to be an understanding so that the Housing

Authority and Tribal Council could work together and general just to clear the

air.

Debra Isburg stated that the problems lay with the Administration and policy

making body or Board.

Chairman Jandreau stated that the Tribal Council wants and

we desperately need to get and keep employment here.

We have assigned Tony Moran

to bid on any jobs that could be available.

We need to do this for the benefit

of the people not for political reasons, we need to work together on this and we

need to communicate more. Fritz LaRoche stated that a copy of the Lower Brule Housing

Authorities Policies and Procedures could be sent down and maybe the Tribal Council's

questions could be answered about any questions they have about housing.

Chairman

Jandreau asked if there was a problem in trying to get the housing projects into

Force Account status so that there will be employment in the community.

Mr. Moran

stated that he contacted Denver, the H.U.D. office, about i:lle shingling project.

Chairman Jandreau asked how the rest of the people present: felt about have the

Housing projects done with local workers.

Orville Langdeau, Jr. stated that the

Board wants local workers.

Darrell Middletent stated that local workers should

be hired and that the Lower Brule Construction Company is just sitting. Ben Thompson

stated that there are enough people here who are qualified to do the work.

Fritz

LaRoche stated that everyone should have their own company.

Chairman Jandreau

stated that this had been tried before and that controversies had started and rather

than fight he just backed off.

Chairman Jandreau stated that we have enough

experienced people here to do everything from digging the basement to finish work,

etc.

Boyd Gourneau stated that it is up to all of us to see that our people are

hired when contrators do come down to do jobs and it is up to the Housing Authority

to make sure the job is done right.

Kay Gourneau asked in the standard for each

job were changed from project to project.

Debra Isburg stated that they did not

the standards were always the same.

Kay Gourneau asked if the three (3) cylinder

tests were done on each foundation.

Debra Isburg stated that the Housing Authority

has the results from the tests.

Chairman Jandreau asked if a slump test was done.

Debra Isburg stated that it was the same as the cylinder test.

Ben Thompson, Jr.

asked if the foundations were going to hold, because they were not tying the steel

when they put the foundations in.

Debra Isburg stated that they were done right.

Ben Thompson, Jr. stated that he did that work for a living and they were not doing

them right.

Fritz LaRoche stated that they would have to find out which ones were

not done right and get them corrected.

Fritz LaRoche stated that no one is saying

what exactly is wrong with the houses.

We need a list of the problems so they

can be corrected.

Fritz LaRoche asked if the Tribal Council was going to reorganize

the Construction Company.

Kay Gourneau stated that it would be hard to get the

company bonded.

Debra I sburg asked if the Tribe had anyone to put the package

together for the force accounts.

Chairman Jandreau stated that Tony Moran would

be working on them.

Chairman Jandreau stated that the Resolution dated February

8, 1990 should be reaffirmed on another Resolution. Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau

to submit a Resolution to reaffirm the Tribe's desire to force account the shingling

project.

This motion was seconded by Orville Langdeau, Jr.

Motion carried with

vote being five members for none opposing, none absent and none not voting. Chairman

Jandreau stated that on these projects that you can get a drawdown before hand.

Chairman Jandreau asked what process to use when people brought their complaint

is about their new homes.

Fri tz LaRoche stated that all the complaint could go

to the Tribal Council and the Housing Authority would look into it.

Chairman

Jandreau asked what process should be done about the every day problems, I usually

call Deb is that acceptable with you.

Fritz LaRoche stated that it was acceptable

with him.

Levi Flute stated that all the information should be given to the Housing

Authority so that the problems could be logged and make sure the are being corrected.

Chairman Jandreau stated that Mr. Grassrope' s complaints were legitimate.

Fri tz

LaRoche stated that if a 3rd party came in and inspected the homes it would put

a lot of minds at ease.

The Tribal Council meeting recessed at 12: 00

PM, with the same Council Members present.

PM.

The meeting

reconvened

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LOWER BRULE HOUSING AUTHORITY:

Chairman Jandreau asked how the Housing Authority

will recover from all these problems with the new homes.

And how will the Housing

Authori ty help the tenants overcome the def icencies.

Fritz LaRoche stated that

the Housing Authority will provide the proper person to fix the deficencies.

Boyd

Gourneau stated that they should be paid anything until the problems were fixed.

Debra Isburg stated that the Housing Authority has retained a total of l2~ percent

and that not all of the houses have been paid for.

Chairman Jandreau asked if

what they were saying was that no money will be expended and no payment will be

made to the contractor.

Fritz LaRoche stated that this could be done, but how

will we determine a time limit on the repairs that have to be completed.

Richard

P. Thompson stated that a time limit should be set by the Housing Board to have

the problems completed.

A meeting was set with the Tribal Council, Housing

Authority, Isanti and the Homebuyers, at 5:00 PM, on Monday evening.

50.

LOWER BRULE HOUSING AUTHORITY:

A request was received from the Lower Brule

Housing Authority to be granted a lease on the area described as the NE~NE~NE~SE~

of Section 9, Township 108 North, Range 73 West, Lyman County, South Dakota.

was found that there was never a lease granted for this area which has a home built

on it.

Motion was made by Richard P. Thompson to grant a lease for the area and

to back date it to February 1979.

This motion was seconded by Kay Gourneau. Motion

carried with vote being five members for, none opposing, none absent and none not

voting.

51.

BENJAMIN ESTES REQUEST:

A request was received from Mr. Estes to be granted

a Lot Lease for his ownership home which is located in the Lower Brule Community.

Motion was made by Richard P. Thompson to grant a Lot Lease to Mr. Estes for a

period of twenty-five (25) years with the option to renew at the lease rate of

$1.00 and to also authori ze Chairman Jandreau to approve all such requests for

Lot Leases in the Lower Brule Community. This motion was seconded by Elvera Driving

Hawk.

Motion carried with vote being five members for, none opposing, none absent

and none not voting.

52.

MARY SHIELDS REQUEST:

A request was received from Mary Shields to use the

Tribal Gym on October 28, 1990 at 1:00 PM for a Memorial for Ben Middletent. Motion

was made by Boyd Gourneau to approve Mrs. Shields request. This motion was seconded

by Kay Gourneau.

Motion carried with vote being five members for, none opposing,

none absent and none not voting.

A letter of request was received from Mr. Paul Mueller

for support of a proposal to develop of a ecological, educational, native cultural

and recreational project center.

Motion was made by Richard P. Thompson to submit

a Resolution of support for the proposal. This motion was seconded by Kay Gourneau.

Motion carried with vote being five members for, none opposing, none absent and

none not voting.

53.

PAUL MOELLER REQUEST:

54.

RICHARD P. THOMPSON REQUEST:

Richard P. Thompson requested that in his absence

he would like to give the authority to the other Council Members to sign in his

place.

Motion was made by Richard P. Thompson to authorize the Council Members

to sign in his absence.

This motion was seconded by Orville Langdeau, Jr.

Motion

carried with vote being five members for, none opposing, none absent and none not

voting.

55.

LOWER BRULE COMMODITY PROGRAM:

The Lower Brule Commodity Program has a position

available for a part-time assistant certifier/warehouse worker.

Recommendations

were submitted by Marilyn Harmon.

Motion was made by Orville Langdeau, Jr. to

hire Ronette Thomas for the position with Lana LaRoche as alternate.

This motion

was seconded by Boyd Gourneau.

Motion carried with vote being five members for,

none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

56.

EDUCATIONAL GRANT APPLICATIONS:

Educational Grant Applications were received

from Ruth Flute, Ruby Fire Cloud and Tanya Grassel. Motion was made by Kay Gourneau

to approve the applications for Educational Grants as long as all paperwork was

in place.

This motion was seconded by Orville Langdeau, Jr.

Motion carried with

vote being five members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

57.

DEPAR'I"MEN'l' OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES:

A memorandum was received from the

Deparment of Health and Human Services, from Service Unit Sanitarian, Linda Thompson,

on a follow-up survey of the Lower Brule water system.

Chairman Jandreau stated

that Kenny Harmon and Alvin Johnson are suppose to be correcting the repair the

water system. Chairmand Jandreau stated that this was brought to the Council Members

attention because the repairs and corrections will have to be completed and money

will be expended for the repairs.

58.

LOWER BRULE HOUSING AUTHORITY:

A copy of the Sale and Deed Documents were

received from the Lower Brule Housing Authority from the sale of Unit #147, which

was purchased by the Lower Brule Farm Corporation.

59.

HAROLD HIGH ELK REQUEST:

A request was received from Mr. High Elk for a loan

from the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe in the amount of $500.00 so that he could

re-establish his life and start working at a job he has lined up.

Kay Gourneau

requested that the request be referred to the Small Loan Program and to request

that consideration be given to Mr. High Elk to get re-established.

60.

UNITED SIOUX TRIBES OF SOUTH DAKOTA:

Information was received from U.S.T.

for support, by Resolution, for a proposal U.S.T. will be submitting to continue

providing services for Native Americans in the Aberdeen Area, with Direct Employment.

The Direct Employment program would assist with pre-job tutoring seminars, Job

fair opportunities, and Native American commerce advocacy and expansion.

Motion

was made by Richard P. Thompson to submit a Resolution of support for the Direct

Employment proposal to be submitted by U. S. T.

This motion was seconded by Elvera

Driving Hawk.

Motion carried with vote being five members for, none opposing,

none absent and none not voting.

61.

FAYE JANDREAU REQUEST:

A request to purchase the sheet metal from the old

barn at the Rodeo Grounds was received from Mr. Jandreau.

The Lower Brule Sioux

Tribal Council will have Mr. Jandreau notified that they do not wish to sell and

that if such a time they do wish to sell they will contact Mr. Jandreau.

62.

FRANK C. ESTES REQUEST:

A letter of request was received from Mr. Frank C.

Estes for an appraisal to be done on is home, which Bernadette Myers now lives

in.

Mr. Estes stated that Mrs. Myers wished to purchase the house.

Motion was

made by Orville Langdeau, Jr. to request the Bureau of Indian Affairs to do an

appraisal on Mr. Estes home.

This motion was seconded by Elvera Driving Hawk.

Motion carried with vote being five members for, none opposing, none absent and

none not voting.

63.

KATE RATLIFF REQUEST:

A letter was received from Ms. Ratliff on the sale

of Kate I s Place and the Lots.

Ms. Ratliff stated that she wants to relocate to

a different area. By Tribal Council concurrence the Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Council

will inform Ms. Ratliff that they are not interested in pursuing her proposal.

64.

LAND SALE:

Chairman Jandreau stated that there was land for sale in the

Reliance area.

Chairman Jandreau stated that this was a good piece of land and

was worth $27,290.00.

Motion was made by Richard P. Thompson to authorize Chairman

Jandreau to select a bidder for the Tribe and to limit the bid to $30,000.00.

This motion was seconded by Kay Gourneau.

Motion carried with vote being five

members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

65.

SEPTEMBER MINUTES:

The Minutes from the Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Council

Regular Meetings in September were submitted for review and approval.

The Tribal

Council reviewed the September Minutes.

Motion was made by Kay Gourneau to approve

the September Minutes.

This motion was seconded by Boyd Gourneau.

Motion carried

with vote being five members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

66.

LOWER BRULE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY:

Chairman Jandreau stated that there were

to seats available on the Construction Board and that a notice should be posted.

Kay Gourneau stated that the persons selected for the positions should have knowledge

of construction and should be benefical to the Construction Company.

67.

COST OF LIVING INCREASE:

Chairman Jandreau stated that a Cost of Living

Increase was available for the Council Members, Tribal Administration and Finance

Staff.

Motion was made by Richard P. Thompson to give all staff stated a 5% Cost

of Living Increase retroactive from October 1, 1990.

Thi s motion was seconded

by Boyd Gourneau.

Motion carried with vote being five members for, none opposing,

none absent and none not voting.

68.

CLOTHING GRANT APPLICATIONS:

Richard P. Thompson asked if the Clothing Grants

were included in this years budget.

Chairman Jandreau stated that the previous

Tribal Council requested that it be included in the FY-91 budget for all enrolled

children of the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe in grades K-12 receive a $50.00 Clothing

Grant.

The Tribal Council meeting recessed at 3:08 PM.

The meeting reconvened at 10:37

AM on October 22, 1990.

Chairman Michael B. Jandreau was absent the meeting was

called to order by Vice Chairperson Kay Gourneau.

and Elmer and Wanda Cummings.

Also present was James Kastner

JAMES KASTNER:

Mr. Kastner submitted his proposal to work for the Lower Brule

No action was taken on this matter.

Tribe on their roads problems.

This

matter was tabled.

69.

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70.

LORENDA MIDDLETENT REQUEST:

A request was received from Lorenda Middletent

and family to use the Tribal Gym to hold a Memorial dinner for Kim Goodlow on

December 8, 1990, at 1: 00 PM.

Motion was made by Richard P. Thompson to grant

Ms. Middletent 1 s request to use the Tribal Gym to hold a Memorial Dinner for Kim

Goodlow.

This motion was seconded by Oriville Langdeau, Jr.

Motion carried with

vote being four members for, none opposing, one absent and one not voting.

71.

WANDA CUMMINGS:

No action was taken on this matter.

The Tribal Council meeting recessed at 11:56 AM.

The meeting reconvened at 1:30

PM on October 26, 1990.

All Council Members were present.

Also present was Norm

Koehn, Henry (Jim) James, Al Schmidt, Kelly Leis, Debra Isburg, Wilma Wilson, Darrell

Middletent, Fritz LaRoche, Tom Estes and Bertrand (Toto) Carpenter.

LOWER BRULE HOUSING AUTHORITY:

Chairman Jandreau stated that this meeting was

called for the Contractors, Homeowners and the Housing Authority for the purpose

of the descrepencies that were brought up at the last meeting.

Chairman Jandreau

stated that this was to be updated on what has happened since the last meeting.

Chairman Jandreau further stated that a list compiled by the Homeowners was made

and the Contractors have done work and the Homebuyers have signed off on work

completed, but not all items were finished.

Al Schmidt stated that there were

water problems that were caused by the windows.

Kelly Leis stated that the problem

was caused from the weather stripping being painted over and the stripping needs

to be replaced.

Al Schmidt stated that he recommends that Isanti replace the

stripping and that he is writing a letter to Isanti.

Chairman Jandreau asked if

there was anything else.

Al Schmidt stated that he talked with Debra Isburg and

told her that some of the things that need to be repairs were ordered and that

it will take time to get here. Mr. Schmidt also stated that the open items on the

punch list needed to be completed when the supplies got here.

Chairman Jandreau

asked if the Council Members or Housing Authority had anything else to add.

Kay

Gourneau stated that all of these things were suppose to have been done by today

and that she doesn 1 t see any reason why they have any business to discuss until

all these problems were corrected.

Jim James asked that everyone be more specific

on what was done and wasn 1 t done.

A list was compiled and 99% of all the work

was completed.

Wilma Wilson that there was work that still needed to be finished

at her home.

Ms. Wilson also asked who would cut the doors? The carpet layers

or Isanti.

Mr. James stated that Isanti will cut the doors.

Chairman Jandreau

stated that in Unit #19 the furnace kicks on and off all night long.

Gayle Koehn

stated that that the thermostat was changed, but some adjustments may have to be

made on all of the new thermostats. Motion was made by Kay Gourneau for a Resolution

of Support to retain money for the foundations on all the new houses.

This motion

was seconded by Richard P.

Thompson.

Motion carried with vote being five members

for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

The Tribal Council meeting recessed at 2:53 PM.

The meeting reconvened at 11:45

AM, on October 29, 1990. With all Council Members present.

72. CLOTHING EDUCATIONAL GRANTS:

Chariman Jandreau stated that (312) Three hundred

twelve applications were received for Clothing Grants.

All the applications were

Motion was made by Kay Gourneau to notify all other

were reviewed and recommended.

members of the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe of the Clothing Grants by advertising in

the Lakota Times, Pierre, Chamberlain, Sioux Falls and Rapid City newspapers.

This motion was seconded by Richard P. Thompson.

Motion carried with vote being

five members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

73.

1991 PESTICIDE ENFORCEMENT GRANT:

A request was received from Mr. Scott Jones

to be granted approval to submit a Resolution for the 1991 Pesticide Enforcement

Grant.

Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to submit a Resolution for request for

1991 Pesticide Enforcement Grant.

This motion was seconded by Orville Langdeau,

Jr.

Motion carried with vote being five members for, none opposing, none absent

and none not voting.

74. VICTIMS OF CRIME: Mr. Truman Grooms submitted a proposal for additional funding

for his delegation to attend the Justice for Victims of Crime conference in Portland,

Oregon.

The conference will be held on November 1-3, 1990.

Mr. Grooms is request

$2,020.84 from the Tribe and stated that he also has a request in with the Dakota

Indian Foundation.

Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to grant $1,020.84 to the

Victims of Crime program.

This motion was seconded by Richard P. Thompson.

Motion

carried with vote being five members for, none opposing, none absent and none not

voting.

Mr. Grooms also stated that a Victims of Crime Shelter Supervisor was

need to stay in the shelter.

Mr. Grooms stated that he had advertised the position

for one day and the only applicant received was from Geneva Green.

Mr. Grooms

recommended Ms. Green for the position.

The Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Council will

advertise the position.

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75.

PLUMBERS/LABORERS:

Plumbers and Laborers are needed to install water meters

onto the homes in the Lower Brule Community.

Motion was made by Richard P. Thompson

to approve the recommendations received because of their experience with plumbing.

This motion was seconded by Kay Gourneau.

Motion carried with vote being five

members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

The persons selected

for the Plumber/Laborers positions were:

Thomas Estes, Sam Flute, Randy Jandreau,

Brad Whitney and Mike Ziegler, with alternates being Allen Blacksmith, Tony Goodlow,

Terry Jandreau and Greg LaRoche.

76.

DAVIS AND LISA GROOMS REQUEST:

A letter of request was received from Mr.

and Mrs. Grooms to be granted a $3,000.00 loan from the Rehab Account to stabilize

their buisness.

This matter was tabled at this time.

The Tribal Council meeting recessed 12: 42 PM.

The meeting reconvened November

2, 1990, with all Council Members present.

Also present was Emil nLevi n Flute,

Wilma Wilson, Fritz LaRoche, Carl Johnson and Julian Brown.

LOWER BRULE HOUSING AUTHORITY:

Chairman Jandreau stated that all we are doing

and have been wanting to do is to work together on the construction and force account

procedures of this project.

It has never been my or the Council Members intent

to supersede or take over what the Housing Board is doing unltss it is otherwise

directed by the Board to do so.

It was indicated to me that I had made a juncture

were we were going to take over the Housing Authority as a Tribal Council.

We have all the tapes here and if anyone that thinks that statement was made are

welcome to review the tapes.

I didn't say that.

My main concern is to see if

we can work together to employe our people, to give quality housing and to maximumize

our efforts to work together on this.

My real inter set is for the advancement

of the Tribe and that is what we all should be collectively about.

We all have

a responsibility to the Tribe.

We can't say we are going to work together and

have someone tell HUD that the Tribe is forcing them to make decisions.

Debra

Isburg stated that she spoke to Frank and asked his opinion on this and all he

asked was who was going to do the work.

Debra Isburg stated that we don't have

1': he money to go into litegation with the contractor.

Chairman Jandreau stated

i:hat that is what was talked about at the last meeting and Fritz said that you

were going to hold all the money until the job was done right. Fritz LaRoche stated

that in order to resolve this we have to get Jim James to correct the problems.

Chairman Jandreau stated that HUD said that they would hold the money until there

was a Resolution of Conflict received.

Fritz LaRoche stated that we have to then

find out who takes the next step.

Chairman Jandreau stated that the Housing

Authori ty has to take the next step.

Fritz LaRoche asked if new plans were going

to be discussed.

Chairman Jandreau stated that new plans could be discussed but

will they be followed.

Chairman Jandreau further stated that HUD will be sending

out a two man team to inspect the homes and the money will be kept until a Resolution

of Conflict is received and once the report is sent we can have another meeting.

Chairman Jandreau stated that the Tribe has also hired an inspector.

Fritz LaRoche

asked if he would only be inspecting Victor Grassropes horne.

Chairman Jandreau

stated that initially we had agreed all the homes would be inspected. Fritz LaRoche

asked how soon it would be done.

Chairman Jandreau stated that they could coincide

with the two man team corning down.

Richard P. Thompson stated that the only thing

the Tribal Council wished to do was to satisfy the Homebuyer and it sounds like

nothing should be paid until they are satisfied. Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau

to request a Force Account for the New Development on project SD391B0019.

This

motion was seconded by Richard P. Thompson.

Motion carried with vote being five

members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

The Tribal Council meeting recessed. The meeting reconvened at 3:10 PM, on November

5, 1990, with Richard P. Thompson absent.

Also present was Debra Isburg, Tony

Moran and Lori ziegler-carpenter.

LOWER BRULE HOUSING AUTHORITY:

Debra Isburg addressed the Tribal Council with

a request to adopt designated sites for new developments.

The Lower Brule Sioux

Tribal Council selected that designated areas.

Motion was made by Kay Gourneau

to approve the adopted designated sites.

This motion was seconded by Orville

Landgeau, Jr.

Motion carried with vote being four members for, none opposing,

one absent and none not voting.

Debra Isburg also stated that there would be a

Force Account available for the off site water/sewer on project SD39IB0019. Motion

was made by Boyd Gourneau to request a Force Account procedure on the off site

water/sewer on project SD391B0019.

This motion was seconded by Elvera Driving

Hawk.

Motion carried with vote being four members for, none opposing, one absent

and none not voting.

73.

TONY MORAN:

Mr. Moran stated that there was room at the propane plant for

a 50,000 gallon propane tank for storage.

By Tribal Council concurrence Mr. Moran

was authorized to get the tank.

74.

LORI ZIEGLER-CARPENTER:

Mrs. Carpenter addressed the Tribal Council with

the problems that were found after the inspector had made his inspection.

Mrs.

Carpenter had stated that the inspector had first noticed when driving up to the

horne that it was sitting crooked on the foundation.

Mrs. Carpenter further stated

that pipes were leaking under her house and that the inspector told her she would

probably have to get a dehumidifier to put under the house and that the kitchen

floor had dropped and the crack in the utility room wall was getting larger.

Chairman Jandreau stated that an appraisal was going to be done on each of the

units.

75.

SANDRA BYINGTON REQUEST: A letter of request was received from Mrs. Byington

for assistance in purchasing a hot water heater for her horne. Mrs. Byington stated

that the hot water heater would cost $182.00 at Farmers Union.

Chairman Jandreau

stated that he would talk to housing to see if there was a used one available.

76.

which

HEART OF THE EARTH-MICHAEL ZIEGLER:

A letter was received from Mr. Ziegler

he had submitted to the Small Loans program.

Mr. Ziegler was requesting

from the Small Loans program a loan of $800.00 to appear as specail guest artist

at a major intertribal arts festival in Dallas, TX from November 8-11.

77.

SHIRLEY MARVIN, EDA PLANNING DIRECTOR:

A memorandum was received from Ms.

Marvin concerning funding available for programs which would assist in youth projects

and elderly projects.

By Tribal Council concurrence, Shirley Marvin was authorized

to pursue these projects.

78.

BESSIE ESTES LETTER:

A formal letter of resignation was received from Mrs.

Estes.

Mrs. Estes stated that she would be only be available to work part-time

and that the position of Maternal and Child Health requires a full-time attention.

Mrs. Estes also stated that she wished to volunteer her services working with the

prenatals.

The Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Council excepted Mrs. Estes resignation.

The position will be advertised.

79.

STUART LANGDEAU-JEANIE SMITH REQUEST:

A request was received from Mr. Langdeau

and Ms. Smith to be granted a Lot Lease for their new home in the Lower Brule

Community.

By Resolution the Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Council had authorized

Chairman Jandreau to approve all such requests for Lot Leases.

A memorandum was received from the South Dakota

TERO Commission on training available on December 11, 1990, at the Days Inn Motel

in Pierre, SD.

The training requires a $100.00 fee.

Motion was made by Boyd

Gourneau to approve the $100.00 training fee to attend the TERO Conference.

This

motion was seconded Kay Gourneau.

Motion carried with vote being four members

for, none opposing, one absent and none not voting.

80.

TERO

COMMISSION

TRAINING:

81.

SHIRLEY MARVIN REQUEST:

A request was received from Ms. Shirley Marvin for

the adoption of a Resolution to receive funding for Law Related Education Program,

Through the U.S. Department of Education and for and Education Program on the

Constitution Of The United States, so that these may be taught in the schools system.

Motion was made by Kay Gourneau to approve the two ( 2 ) requests for grants by

Resolutions.

This motion was seconded by Elvera Driving Hawk.

Motion carried

with vote being four members for, none opposing, one absent and none not voting.

EDUCATIONAL GRANT APPLICATION: An educational grant application was received

from Shana Grassel.

Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to approve the application

as long as all paperwork was in place. This motion was seconded by Orville Langdeau,

Jr.

Motion carried with vote being four members for, none opposing, one absent

and none not voting.

82.

83.

WOODLAND DEVELOPMENT PROJECT PROPOSALS:

Information was received from the

Superintendent, Lower Brule Agency, of a Woodland Development Project Proposal

that would provide the planting of trees to provide woodland to help to mitigate

the damage of wildlife caused by the construction of the Missouri River mainstream

dams. Motion was made by Kay Gourneau to approve the Woodland Development Proposal,

by Resolution.

This motio:l was seconded by Orville Langdeau, Jr.

Motion carried

with vote being four members for, none opposing, one absent and none not voting.

UNITED SIOUX TRIBES OF SOUTH DAKOTA:

A letter was received from U.S.T. of

84.

the Bureau of Indian Affairs presentation of their new reorganization declaration

on November 7, 1990 in Rapid City, SD. This material was informational.

85.

ABERDEEN AREA TRIBAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES:

A memorandum was received from

the Aberdeen Area Tribal Government Services on the eligibility of enrollment of

The Government Services

Ellen Grassrope's children in the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe.

Office requested the Tribal Council to adopt a policy on eligibility for these

cases.

Motion was made by Kay Gourneau that the policy for eligibility for

enrollment in the Lower Brule sioux Tribe would be that the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe

reserves the right to review, accept or deny any other eligibilty case which comes

before the Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Council.

This motion was seconded by Boyd

Gourneau.

Motion carried with vote being four members for, none opposing, one

absent and none not voting.

EDUCATIONAL CLOTHING GRANT APPLICATION: Chairman Jandreau stated that a letter

had been received from Audrey Estes requesting an application for a clothing grant.

Chairman Jandreau stated that some clothing grants have been given to students

that are away from home and that are attending job corp. Motion was made by Boyd

Gourneau to approve a $150.00 educational clothing grant to Audrey Estes after

an application is received by her.

This motion was seconded by Elvera Driving

Hawk.

Motion carried with vote being four members for, none opposing, one absent

and none not voting.

86.

87.

LOWER BRULE DAYCARE CENTER:

No action was taken on this matter.

88.

LOWER BRULE HOUSING AUTHORITY:

A request was received from the Lower Brule

Housing Authority for an easement/right-of-way for Mr. Leo Durkins new home. Motion

was made by Kay Gourneau to approve the easement/right-of-way.

This motion was

seconded by Elvera Driving Hawk.

Motion carried with vote being four members for,

none opposing, one absent and none not voting.

ADJOURNMENT:

Motion was made by Orville Langdeau, Jr. to adjourn

the October Regular Session Meeting. This motion

was seconded by Boyd Gourneau. Motion carried with

vote being four members for, none opposing, one

absent and none not voting.

CERTIFICATION

The foregoing is a true and correct transcript to the Minutes from the Regular

Meeting held by the Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Council on October 3rd, 4th, 1 7th,

22nd, 26th and 29th, and also on November 2nd and November 5, 1990.

Recording Se retary

LOWER BRULE SIOUX TRIBAL COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING

NOVEMBER 9, 1990

PRESENT:

Michael B. Jandreau, Chaimran

Kay Gourneau

Boyd Gourneau

Orville Langdeau, Jr.

Elvera Driving Hawk

ABSENT:

Richard P. Thompson

ALSO PRESENT: Dick Drapeau and Associates and Phil White.

HEWITT & DRAPEAU ASSOCIATES:

The Lower Brule

and signed a Contract with the architects, Hewitt

Lower Brule High School Rehabiliation project.

Sioux Tribal Council reviewed

& Drapeau Associates,

for the

LOWER BRULE HOUSING AUTHORITY:

A request was received from the Lower Brule

Housing Authority to approve land to be set aside for a new housing project. Motion

was made by Kay Gourneau to set aside land for new housing development.

This motion

wa seconded by Orville Langdeau, Jr.

Motion carried with vote being four members

for, one absent and none not voting.

BURT GOODFACE REQUEST:

A letter of request was received from Mr. Goodface

to make a loan against his lease check, which is $465.00.

Mr. Goodface stated

that his check will be sent directly to the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe in care of

Michael B. Jandreau.

Motion was made by Orville Langdeau, Jr. to loan Mr. Goodface

$465.00 until his lease check came in.

This motion was seconded by Boyd Gourneau.

Motion carried with vote being four member for, none opposing, one absent and none

not voting.

JUDY WHITNEY REQUEST:

This matter was tabled at this time.

VETERANS DAY DINNER:

The Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Council authorized Scott

Jones to get food and cooks for the Veterans Day Dinner to be held on Monday,

November 12, 1990.

The Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Council recessed at 4:14 PM.

The Meeting reconvened

on November 13, 1990, at 11:14 AM. Also present was Larry Mendoza and Lisa Estes.

LARRY MENDOZA:

Chairman Jandreau stated that Mr. Mendoza has experience in

planning and development and has worked with force accounts.

Chairman Jandreau

further stated that there was money in Planning in the IDC pool to pick Mr. Mendoza

up for a short time.

Mr. Mendoza stated his interest in working for the Lower

Brule Sioux Tribe.

Motion was made Richard P. Thompson to hire Mr. Mendoza.

This

motion was seconded by Boyd Gourneau.

Motion carried with vote being four members

for, none opposing, one absent and none not voting.

HUNTER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION TRAINING:

A Memorandum was received

from the Aberdeen Area Off ice, Agriculture department, regarding the development

of a Hunter Safety Instructor Certification Training for interested Agency and

Tribal staff.

The purpose of the memorandum was to determine the interest for

such training.

Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to require the training.

This

motion was seconded by Orville Langdeau, Jr.

Motion carried with vote being four

members for, none opposing, one absent and none not voting.

EDUCATIONAL GRANT APPLICATIONS:

Educational grant applications were received

from William Eagle Thunder, Sandy Rencounter and William LaRoche.

Motion was made

by Orville Langdeau, Jr. to approve the educational grant applications as long

as all paperwork is in order.

This motion was seconded by Richard P. Thompson.

Motion carried with vote being four members for, none opposing, one absent and

none not voting.

B & E PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS: B & E Professional Engineers submitted a letter

concerning the inspection of three of the new homes that were built in the Lower

Brule Reservation.

The Engineers made recommendations that the Tribal Council

may use. No action was taken on this matter.

10. LAKOTA CARE PROGRAM BINGO:

The Lakota Care Program Bingo

bingo report for October 1990. This material was informational.

submitted

there

11. BELL GALYARDT ASSOCIATES: A letter was received from Bell Galyardt Associates

for their submittal of a proposal for furnishing surveying and engineering services

in regard to the 93-acre tract of land located in Oacoma.

No action was taken

on this matter.

12. LOWER BRULE HEALTH BOARD:

The Lower Brule Health Board submitted a request

to approve for a "Smoke Free Environment" for each Health Program and transport

vehicles. Motion was made by Elvera Driving Hawk to approve the Lower Brule Health

Boards request for a "Smoke Free Environment".

This motion was seconded by Boyd

Gourneau.

Motion carried with vote being four members for, none opposing, one

absent and none not voting.

13. ELAINE WHITEPIPE HOMESITE REQUEST: A homesite request was received from Elaine

Whi tepipe for the area described as the E~NEJ..iNWJ..iNWJ..i of Section 2, Tl09N, R77W,

5th Principal Meridian, Stanley County, South Dakota, containing 5. a acres more

or less. Mrs. Whitepipe also requested to relinquish her previous homesite. Motion

was made by Boyd Gourneau to approve Mrs. Whitepipes homesite request and to

relinquish her previous homesite request.

This motion was seconded by Orville

Langdeau, Jr.

Motion carried with vote being four members for, none opposing,

one absent and none not voting.

The Tribal Council Meeting recessed at 12:08 PM.

with same Council Members present.

The Meeting reconvened at 12:40,

14. PATTI MOORE REQUEST: A letter of request was received from Mrs. Moore to borrow

$1, 000. 00 from the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe and to repay the loan in two payments

when she received her first checks.

Motion was made by Richard P. Thompson to

approve the loan Mrs. Moore for $1, 000. 00.

This motion was seconded by Orville

Langdeau, Jr.

Motion carried with vote being four members for, none opposing,

one absent and none not voting.

15. BART NESS REQUEST: A letter was received from Mr. Ness requesting a (60) sixty

day extension on his lease payment.

Motion was made by Orville Langdeau, Jr. to

grant Mr. Ness a sixty (60) day extension on his lease payment.

This motion was

seconded by Richard P. Thompson.

Motion carried with vote being four members for,

none opposing, one absent and none not voting.

16. DAY CARE CENTER: No action was taken on this matter at this time.

17. RENEE KENYON REQUEST: Renee Kenyon addressed the Tribal Council with a complaint

on her mothers sewer problem. Ms. Kenyon stated that it had been a week and nothing

had been done about the problem and her mother can not use any water in the house

and that the sewer was backed up into her basement.

Chairman Jandreau stated that

someone would be sent over to look at the problem.

18. LISA ESTES:

Chairman Jandreau stated that the Lower Brule Finance Office's

computer system was filled to capacity and that a new computer would have to be

purchased.

Mrs. Estes stated that the computer would cost the Lower Brule Sioux

Tribe $66, 000. 00 out-right and if payments were made the interest would increase

the price to $79, 000. 00.

Chairman Jandreau asked Mrs. Estes what was left in the

Day Care budget.

Mrs. Estes stated that payroll could be made for maybe two pay

periods.

Kay Gourneau asked since it is so close to Christmas couldn't the Tribe

carry them through that period.

Motion was made by Richard P. Thompson to approve

to carry the Day Care Center through pay period #1 of this year.

This motion was

seconded by Kay Gourneau.

Motion carried with vote being four members for, none

opposing, one absent and none not voting.

Chairman Jandreau stated a letter should

be written to Mrs. Langdeau and ask her to notify everyone of the possible close

down of the Day Care Center and to explore with the Tribal Finance staff any

supplemental funds to assist the program.

The Tribal Council meeting recessed at 2:03

PM, with the same Council Members present.

PM.

The Meeting reconvened at

2:35

19. JUDY WHITNEY REQUEST:

A request was made by Judy Whitney to borrow $600. 00

from the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe to pay outstanding bills for Whitney Construction.

Mrs. Whitney stated that the loan would be repaid bi-weekly at $75.00 a pay period.

Motion was made by Kay Gourneau to grant Mrs. Whitney the loan of $600. 00.

This

motion was seconded by Elvera Driving Hawk.

Motion carried with vote being four

members for, none opposing, one absent and none not voting.

20. DAVIS GROOMS REQUEST:

Davis and Lisa Grooms presented a proposal to the Lower

Sioux Tribe from their business.

Mr. & Mrs. Grooms requested a $3, 000. 00

loan to re-establish their business.

Motion was made by Kay Gourneau to approve

the $3,000. 00 loan to Mr. & Mrs. Grooms.

This motion was seconded by Richard P.

'I'hompson.

Motion carried with vote being four members for, none opposing, one

absent and none not voting.

8n"J.E"

21. NOBLE LACROIX:

Chairman Jandreau asked Mr. LaCroix if the Police Departmen1:

had any idea who was breaking into the Offices.

Mr. LaCroix stated that at this

time the Police Department did not have any idea who was doing the br0iJ.id ng in.

Mr. LaCroix also stated that the G.A. checks would be late for the month of November,

because of a computer break down.

The Tribal Council meeting recessed at 3: 17 PM.

The meeting reconvened at. 11: 20

AM, on November 21, 1990, with all Council Members present.

Also present was Jom

Langdeau and Allen Lien.

22.

JIM LANGDEAU:

Mr. Langdeau addressed the Tribal Council concerning the

activities that happened last Saturday at the Goose Camp.

Mr. Langdeau stated

that the Goose Camp had turned hunters away and that Mr. Langdeau invited them

down on his land to hunt. Mr. Langdeau further stated that they own two (2) parcels

of land, which was made by a grant of exchange assignment.

Kay Gourneau asked

Mr. Langdeau if the hunters had paid him.

Mr. Langdeau stated that they had and

that on Thursday five hunters had asked him to come down and hunt on Saturday and

Saturday twenty-five hunters showed up, which he did not invite.

I had heard about

the buffer zone that the Tribe had established, but I had not check into it.

Kay

Gourneau asked if the hunting on his land interfered with the Goose Camps hunts.

Mr. Langdeau stated that it didn't.

Richard R. Thompson stated that Jim Langdeau

had made sure the hunters had Tribal Licenses.

Chairman Jandreau stated that Tony

and Bill should not have been up there hunting that they knew about the buffer

zone.

Mr. Langdeau stated that he requested that Tony and Bill come up to sell

him a license and invited them to hunt with him.

Chairman Jandreau stated that

there should have been some kind of communications. And there had been pits closed

that had been hunted in for years and the Director of the program knew it was going

on, someone wanted to cause trouble so they brought it all here to the Tribal

Council.

Chairman Jandreau asked Mr. Allen Lien to explain to Mr. Langdeau the

Exchange Assignment.

Mr. Lien stated that back in 1948 the Title of Records in

Aberdeen made Exchange Assignments but the ti tIe was put in the name of the Lower

Brule Sioux Tribe.

Mr. Lien stated that many people made these Exchanges with

the idea that the trade was straight across, land for land.

Chairman Jandreau

stated that there were three (3) types of assignments a exchange assignment, a

standard assignment and a home assignment, which people made and thought that they

were trading land for land.

Mr. Langdeau asked what could be done about this,

what would be the proper procedure to get back their ownership of the land.

Allen

Lien stated that Cheyenne River and Rosebud Reservations had Resolutions submitted

to transfer back the ownership.

Mr. Lien further stated that it would take

Congressional action to change this. No action was taken on this matter.

The Tribal Council meeting recessed at 12:24 PM. The meeting reconvened on December

5, 1990, at 10:26 AM.

All Council Members were present, Chairman Jandreau arriving

late.

ADJOURHMENT:

Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to adjourn the November

Regular Session Meeting. This motion was seconded by

Richard P. Thompson. Motion carried with vote being four

members for, none opposing, one absent absent and none

not voting.

CERTIFICATION

The foregoing is a true and correct transcript to the Minutes from the Regular

Meeting held by the Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Council on November 9th, 13th, 21st,

~d December 5, 1990.

LOWER BRULE SIOUX TRIBAL COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING

JANUARY 2, 1991

PRESENT:

Michael B. Jandreau, Chairman

Kay Gourneau

Richard P. Thompson

Boyd Gourneau

Orville Langdeau, Jr.

Elvera Driving Hawk

ABSENT:

None

Kathy and Scott Bartlett-Arrow S Company, Dina Brandt, Noble LaCroix,

Allen Lien, Captain David Valandra and C.I. Mitch Pourier.

ALSO PRESENT:

EDUCATIONAL GRAN'J' APPLICATIONS:

Educational Grant Applications were received

from Monte Iron Heart and Vance Jandreau.

Motion was made by Richard P. Thompson

to grant the Educational Grant awards provided all paperwork was in place.

This

motion was seconded by Boyd Gourneau.

Motion carried with vote being five members

for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

KENNY HARMON - BEN THOMPSON REQUESTS:

Letters of requests were received from

r.1r. Harmon and Mr. Thompson.

Mr. Harmon requested to purchase the Tribal John Deere

10 tra.ctor from the Tribe for $500.00.

Mr. Thompson requested to purchase the White

Tribal flatbed ~ton pickup for $150.00.

Mot.ion was made by Orville Langdeau, Jr.

to sell the Tractor to Mr. Harmon and to sell the Flatbed ~Ton Pickup to Mr. Thompson.

This Ino~:ion was seconded by Kay Gourneau. Motion carried with vote being five members

for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

NORTH CENTRAL RC&D:

A letter was received from the North Central Resource

Conservation & Development Porject to inform the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe that the

u.S. Secretary of Agriculture has approved the expansion of the North Central RC&D

Area to include Lyman County and to invite the Lower Brule sioux Tribe to become

an active sponsor to RC&D and to appoint a representative to attend the meeting.

Motion was made by Richard P. Thompson to approve joining the RC&D and to appoint

Boyd Gourneau at the representative for the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe.

This motion

was seconded by Orville Langdeau, Jr.

Motion carried with vote being five members

for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

A letter was received from the

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY-CORPS OF ENGINEERS:

C.O.E. stating that a request for an Archeological Resources Protection Act Permit

from the Archeology Laboratory at Augustana College was received by them and requested

the conduction of cultural resource reconnaissance and surveys and to collect, analyze

and curate cultural resources discovered as a result of weathering and looting on

the lands administered by the Corps of Engineers with the State of South Dakota.

The Corps of Engineers letter stated that in accordance with 32 C.F.R. 229.7, any

Indian tribe which may consider the potential research sites as having religious

or cultural importance must be notified thirty (30) days prior to the issuance of

a permit.

Motion was made by Kay Gourneau to deny the surveys to be done until

more information was received and to have Chairman Jandreau check into the matter.

This motion was seconded by Richard P. Thompson.

Motion carried with vote being

five members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

LOWER BRULE HOUSING AUTHORITY:

A letter was received from the Lower Brule

Housing Authority regarding the installation of water meters on the homes in I,OYler

Brule.

The Lower Brule Housing Authority was concerned on who would be responsible

for damages, what codes were being utilized, and requested to be notified when the

meters are put into use because the tenants are given water usage utility allowances

and the utility allowance may require an adjustment to the tenants. By Tribal Council

concurrence the Lower Brule Hous:_ng Authority will be written a letter explaining

that the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe will be responsible for any damages to homes/meters,

a copy of the codes will be sent to the Lower Brule Housing Authority and that the

main purpose of the water meters is to determine water usages in the communi ties,

amount used and storage space needed.

DAY CARE PARENT ADVISORY BOARD:

A letter was received from the Day Care Parent

Advisory Board to request a meeting with the Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Council.

A meeting was set up with the Advisory Board on January 9, 1991, at 3:00 PM.

VIRGIL FLUTE REQUEST:

A letter of request was received from Mr. Flute to

mortgage his home to the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe to pay for fines.

Chairman Jandreau

stated that the Tribe cannot pay for fines in any manner and that he will speak

to Mr. Flute.

ORVILLE LANGDEAU, JR.:

Mr. Langdeau asked Mrs. Gourneau if there were any

incentive bonuses for the employees at the Propane Company (Darrell Middletent and

Phillip Langdeau).

Mrs. Gourneau stated that she had already spoke to the e&(loyees

on this matter.

The Tribal Council meeting recessed at 12: 11 PM.

PM with all Council members present.

The meeting reconvened at 1: 53

ARROW S COMPANY:

Mr. & Mrs. Bartlett submitted three (3) proposals to the Lower

Brule Sioux Tribal Council for the establishment of a boot/saddle manufacturing

business with the Arrow "s" Company at the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe Oacoma site.

Chairman Jandreau stated that a more detailed description of the site needs, etc.

would have to be submitted to the Tribal Council.

10. LAW ENFORCEMENT: Chairman Jandreau stated that during the Tribal Council meetings

early in the day the Council discussed matters they were concerned with pertaining

to the Law Enforcement.

Chairman Jandreau stated that the Tribal Council passed

an Ordinance to hold juveniles for (12) twelve hours if they were intoxicated and

that there has been instances when this was not enforced.

Captain Valandra stated

that as far as he knew this was being enforced and that if this instance cot'ld be

recalled and which Officer did not comply with the Ordinance, Captain Valandra stated

that he would reprimand the Officer.

Chairman Jandreau also stated that in mid

December the Police Department made sweeps during Bingo and picked up kids i:hat

were hanging around the Tribal Gym and that this had a good effect then it just

quit.

Captain Valandra stated that Mr. Menzie had done the sweeps on his own when

he was on duty, but he could only tell his employees what to do and how far they

go with it is up to them.

Chairman Jandreau asked the C. I. Mr. Pourier what he

was doing about the break-ins.

Mr. Pourier stated that attempts were made to get

finger prints but there were too many people who utilized the buildings to get good

prints.

Chairman Jandreau asked Captain Valandra how often patrols were made.

Captain Valandra stated that no schedule was set, but that the Officers on duty

patrolled all during their (8) eight hour shift.

Chairman Jandreau asked what else

could be done about the break-ins, etc., to get a lead on the people responsible.

Captain Valandra stated that there are people in the community that tell them things,

but they will not testify to it in court.

Captain Valandra asked the Tribal Council

if they were willing to help set up a Reward.

Chairman Jandreau asked how much

and how would it be done.

Captain Valandra stated that $100.00 would help to stop

the criminal acti vi ty in the community.

Captain Valandra also stated that more

cooperation from the community would help.

Chairman Jandreau stated that people

think that the way reservation life is, is par for the course.

Chairman .Jandreau

further stated that this can not be an accepted norm of the reservation and full

effort is not being

given by all to stop it.

Motion was made by Richard P. Thompson to place a Reward

for $1,000.00 for information leading to the conviction of these crimes and that

the persons name would be kept confidential.

This motion was seconded by Orville

Langdeau, Jr.

Motion carried with vote being five members for, none opposing, none

absent and none not voting.

11.

NOBLE LACROIX:

Chairman Jandreau asked Mr. LaCroix if the dividend to be paid

out to the enrolled members of the Tribe would effect their General Assistance.

Mr. LaCroix stated that it would not effect G.A., but as for the State assistance

programs he would have to look into it.

Chairman Jandreau stated that it would

be about 4-5 months before the dividend would be disbursed.

12.

LAW & ORDER CODES:

Chairman Jandreau stated that the Law & Order Codes were

received and that a Resolution was needed to approve the Codes and to put them into

effect wi thin 30 days.

Motion was made by Kay Gourneau to approve the Codes and

to begin utilizing the Codes on February 1, 1991. This motion was seconded by Orville

Langdeau, Jr.

Motion carried with vote being five members for, none opposing, none

absent and none not voting.

13. J.T.P.A. DIRECTOR POSITION: Chairman Jandreau stated that the J.T.P.A. Director

postion was advertised for two weeks and the applications received were from 'I'heresa

LaRoche, Maria Estes, Anita Grassrope, Dawn Middletent, Yvonne Rekow, William Falcon

and Norma Grassrope.

Richard P. Thompson stated that he would like to interview

the applicants.

By Tribal Council concurrence interviews will be given on Tuesday

January 8, 1991, starting at 10:00 AM.

14.

ALTWIN GRASSROPE PETITION:

A petition was submitted to the Tribal Council

by Al twin Grassrope concerning the P. A. Gloria Randall.

The petition stated that

Ms. Randall could not dispense prescription drugs and the petitioners requested

to hire someone or authorize Ms. Randall to fill prescriptions.

Motion was made

by Richard P. Thompson to submit the petition to Ms. Pat Quirk, Service Unit Director,

to get a report on the matter by the next Tribal Council meeting.

This motion was

seconded by Boyd Gourneau.

Motion carried with vote being five members for, none

opposing, none absent and none not voting.

The Tribal Council meeting recessed at 4:35 PM. The Tribal Council meeting reconvened

on January 9, 1991, at 10:30 AM, with all Council members present.

15.

SF~VICE LINE AGREEMENT:

A letter was received from from the Bureau of Indian

to request a Service Line Agreement for street lights around the government quarters.

Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to sumbit a Resolution for a Service Line Agreement

to West Central Electric for street lights to be installed around the government

quarters on the Lower Brule Reservation.

This motion was seconded by Richard P.

Thompson.

Motion carried with vote being five members, none opposing, none absent

and none not voting.

16.

JOANN CRAZY BULL REQUEST:

A letter of request was received from JoAnn Crazy

Bull for a loan of $250.00 to make repairs on her home that were badly needed.

Chairman Jandreau stated that she would not be eligible for H. I. P. funds because

her home is not paid for.

Motion was made by Richard P. Thompson to approve a loan

to JoAnn Crazy Bull for $250.00 to make repairs on her home. This motion was seconded

by Kay Gourneau.

Motion carried with vote being five members for, none opposing,

none absent and none not voting.

17.

GENERAL COUNSEL BILLING:

A General Counsel billing was received from General

Counsel Julian H. Brown for the period covering December 1, 1990 through December

31, 1990.

The Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Council reviewed the bi lling.

Motion was

made by Boyd Gourneau to approve the billing and send it to the Bureau of Indian

Affairs, Lower Brule Agency, for reveiw and approval.

This motion was seconded

by Orville Langdeau, Jr.

Motion carried with vote being five members for, none

opposing, none absent and none not voting.

18.

EDUCATIONAL GRANT APPLICATION:

An Educational Grant Application was received

from Vincent Thompson.

Motion was made by Kay Gourneau to approve the application

if all paperwork was in place.

This motion was seconded by Richard P. Thompson.

Motion carried with vote being five members for, none opposing, none absent and

none not voting.

19.

AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION:

A letter was received from the American Bar

Association in regard to a conference on Native American Natural Resource Law titled

"Natural Resources Development on Indian Lands--Planning for Success" which will

be held at the Hyatt Regency in Albuquerque on February 21 & 22, 1991. This material

was informational.

20.

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE:

Chairman Jandreau presented to the Tribal

Council a Solid Waste Ordinance developed by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. Chairman

Jandreau stated that an Ordinance of this type should be developed on the Lower

Brule Sioux Reservation.

Motion was made by Richard P. Thompson to approve the

Solid Waste Management Ordinance and to request for funding from the I. H. S. and

E.D.A. and any other such Governmental funding available for the implementatio~

of this project.

This motion was seconded by Elvera Driving Hawk.

Motion carried

with vote being five members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

21. DECEMBER MINUTES: The Minutes from the Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Council Regular

Session meetings in December were presented for review and approval.

Motion was

made by Richard P. Thompson to approve the December Minutes with corrections to

be made.

This motion was seconded by Orville Langdeau, Jr.

Motion carried with

vote being five members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

22.

NATIONAL CONGRESS OF AMERICAN INDIANS:

A letter was received from the National

Congress of American Indians on a workshop to be conducted on radioactive waste

issues in Indian country on January 15-16, 1991, in Sacramento, California.

This

material was informational.

23.

MENOMINEE INDIAN TRIBE OF WISCONSIN:

A letter was received from the Menominee

Indian Tribe of Wisconsin challenging the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe and all other

Indian Tribes to contribute to the Native American Rights Fund in the amount of

$25,000.00. This material was informational.

WETHINGTON & COMPANY, INC. :

letter of proposal was received from

24.

Wethington & Company, Inc., regarding the severe shortage of prison cells.

proposal entailed a Detention Facility. This material was informational.

the

The

31.

LOWER BRULE FARM CORPORATION:

Mr. Tom Hanke presented the Farm Corporation

Audit report for the years ended November 30, 1990 and 1989. Mr. Hanke also presented

the dividend check for the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe in the amount of $681,109. 00

and a $5,000.00 Ben Rifle Educational Grant Award.

Mr. Hanke recommended that the

Lower Brule Sioux Tribe put $150, 000. 00 in a one (1) year Treasury Note, because

as Mr. Hanke stated there may be a decline in production/profits because of the

recession.

32. LOWER BRULE HOUSING AUTHORITY: Chairman Jandreau stated that many of the people

on L.I.H.E.A.P. have used the money allocated for FY-91 already.

Motion was made

by Boyd Gourneau to request the Lower Brule Housing Authority to winterize all rental

units on the Lower Brule Reservation at no charge to the tenants and to extract

the money from grants, etc.

This motion was seconded by Richard P. Thompson. Motion

carried with vote being five members

voting.

for,

none opposing,

none absent and none not

25.

GRACE MARY GOUVEIA: A letter of request was received from Ms. Grace Mary Gouveia

to conduct a survey on the Lower Brule Reservation regarding the World War II era

and its impact upon Native American Women.

Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to

approve Ms. Gouveia to conduct the survey. This motion was seconded by Elvera Driving

Hawk.

Motion carried with vote being five members for, none opposing, none absent

and none not voting.

26.

FEDERAL BAR ASSOCIATION: An announcement was received from the Federal Bar

Association regarding their 16th Annual F. B.A. Indian Law Conference scheduled for

April 4-6, 1991 in Albuquerque, N.M.

This material was informational.

27.

TREON FLEURY REQUEST:

A request was recieved from Mr. Fleury requesting a

donation from the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe for basketball trunks for the 5th, 6th,

7th and 8th grade basketball teams.

Motion was made by Richard P. Thompson to donate

$50.00 for basketball trunks for the grade school basketball team.

This motion

was seconded by Kay Gourneau.

Motion carried with vote being five members for,

none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

28.

JENNIFER WAGAMAN REQUEST:

A letter of request was received from ~ils. Wagaman

requesting to graze her horse on the Oacoma land the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe

purchased.

Motion was made by Kay Gourneau to allow Ms. Wagaman to graze her horse

on the Oacoma land, but she would have to make sure the fenced area would secure

the horse.

This motion was seconded by Orville Langdeau, Jr.

Motion carried with

vote being five members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

29.

PAT QUIRK REPLY- ALTWIN GRASSROPE PETITION:

Ms. Quirk submitted a letter

regarding the petition submitted by Mr. Grassrope. Ms. Quirk stated that Ms. Randall

was not authorized to dispense prescriptions and if there was no one available to

dispense the prescription the C.H.R.

program would be available to get the

prescription filled in Chamberlain at the cost of I.H.S.

By Tribal Council

concurrence letters will be sent to Mr. Grassrope and the petition signers.

JERRY & EARL CHRISTENSEN REQUEST:

A letter of request was received from Jerry

& Earl Christensen requesting a land trade.

Motion was made by Richard P. Thompson

to correspond to the Christensen's that the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe is not interested

at this time in a land trade.

This motion was seconded by Boyd Gourneau.

Motion

carried with vote being five members for, none opposing, none absent and none not

voting.

30.

33.

MONTHLY BINGO REPORTS:

Bingo reports were received from the Bingo Organizations

and were reviewed by the Tribal Council.

Richard P. Thompson stated that the Racing

Association Bingo has never turned in their monthly bingo report.

Mr. Thompson

stated that there was not reason for setting rules if there were not going to be

adhered to and that he would like to make a motion to notify all members of the

Racing Association to conduct a meeting to reorganize and to close down the Racing

Association Bingo until that time.

This motion was seconded by Boyd Gourneau.

Motion carried with vote being five members for, none opposing, none absent and

none not voting.

34.

LOWER BRULE CHILD PROTECTION TEAM REQUEST:

A request was received from the

Lower Brule Child Protection Team asking the Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Council to

appoint a Council Member as representative to the Lower Brule Child Protection Team.

Motion was made by Kay Gourneau to appoint Elvera Driving Hawk as the Representative

for the Child Protection Team.

This motion was seconded by Boyd Gourneau.

Motion

carried with vote being five members for, none opposing, none absent and none not

voting.

35.

J .T.P.A. DIRECTOR POSTION:

Boyd Gourneau stated that interviews were held

on Wednesday January 8, 1991.

Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to hire Norma

Grassrope because she has worked in J.T.P.A. for three (3) years and knows the program

and she will be getting her degree in the spring. This motion was seconded by Orville

Langdeau, Jr.

Motion carried with vote being five members for, none opposing, none

absent and none not voting.

36.

LAND SALE APPLICATIONS:

Land Sale Applications were received from the Bureau

of Indian Affairs for Joyce Estes' Allotment LB-470 for the amount of $120.00 and

for Ramona Archambeau's Allotment LB-513 for the amount of $2,228.13.

Chairman

Jandreau stated that part of the Archambeau land was located on the Farm Corporation

and that Mr. Hanke will be purchasing that section of land if the Tribe approves

the purchase.

Motion was made by Kay Gourneau to purchase the two (2) Land Sale

Applications with Mr. Hanke purchasing a section of the Archambeau land. This motion

was seconded by Richard P. Thompson.

Motion carried with vote being five members

for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

37.

EDUCATIONAL GRANT APPLICATION:

An Educational Grant Application was received

from Brian Keith Lopez to attend Black Hills State University.

Motion was made

Kay Gourneau to approve the Educational Grant as long as all paperwork is in place.

This motion was seconded by Elvera Driving Hawk.

Motion carried with vote being

five members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

UNITED SIOUX TRIBES & AFFILIATED TRUST FUND:

A Resolution was received to

]Oln an Affiliated Workmens Compo benefit plan.

Chairman Jandreau stated that this

would be a self-insuring Workmens Compo plan and other Tribes in South Dakota were

joining also.

Chairman Jandreau also stated that this way some money would be saved.

Motion was made by Kay Gourneau to approve joining the U.S.T. & Affiliated Trust

Fund Plan.

This motion was seconded by Orville Langdeau, Jr.

Motion carried with

vote being five members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

38.

39.

COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT-BOB TANNING:

Chairman Jandreau stated that Mr. Tanning

approached him to request an Indian be appointed for representative for the County

Commission.

By Tribal Council concurrence Chairman Jandreau is authorized to appoint

a person that would be interested.

40.

CLARENCE THOMPSON REQUEST: Chairman Jandreau stated that Mr. Thompson wanted

the Chairman to present a matter to the Tribal Council.

This matter was discussed

by the Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Council and no action was taken.

The Tribal Council meeting recessed at 1:53 PM. The Tribal Council meeting reconvened

at 3: 20 PM with all Council members present, also present was Stuart & Jeannie

Langdeau, Traci Blacksmith, Greg LaRoche and Lou White Light.

41.

DAYCARE PARENT ADVISORY BOARD:

Chairman Jandreau stated to the Advisory Board

that the Daycare Center was closed down because there were not available funds to

keep it running and if funding was provided by the State the Tribe would still have

to subsidize the program in an amount of $50-$60 thousand a year to keep it running.

Chairman Jandreau further stated that there is no revenue received from this kind

of program.

Traci Blacksmith stated that if the Daycare was opened back up that

the E.A.R.N. program could be used for the employees.

Chairman Jandreau stated

that if there were 22 children enrolled each child would have to pay $160.00 every

two weeks, and if you have two children that would probably be close to a Whole

paycheck.

Traci Blacksmith asked if parents could use the building as a private

Daycare with the parents paying the worker/workers.

Chairman Jandreau stated that

someone would have to be responsible for utili ties, etc.

Chairman Jandreau stated

that a proposal would have to be submitted to the Tribal Council for review.

42.

ELDERS ORGANIZATION:

A letter was received from Elders Organization President,

Bessie Estes.

The Lower Brule Organization of Elders requests the Tribal Council

to review a proposed change in the job description of the Director and Cook as

administered by the Nutrition Program.

Chairman Jandreau stated that he would like

to see what the responsibilities would be, what kind of changes were made and each

changed job description.

This matter was tabled until more information is received.

The Tribal Council meeting recessed at 3:48 PM. The Tribal Council meeting reconvened

on February 6, 1991, at 10:00 AM with all Council Members present.

ADJOURNMENT:

Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to adjourn the

January Regular Session Meeting.

This motion was

seconded by Orville Langdeau, Jr.

Motion carried

with vote being five members for, none opposing

none absent and none not voting.

CERTIFICATION

The foregoing is a true and correct transcript to the Minutes from the Regular Meeting

held by the Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Council on January 2nd, 9th and February 6,

1991.

LOWER BRULE SIOUX TRIBAL COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING

FEBRUARY 6. 1991

PRESENT:

Michael B. Jandreau, Chairman (Arrived Late)

Kay Gourneau

Richard P. Thompson

Boyd Gourneau

Orville Langdeau, Jr.

Elvera Driving Hawk

ABSENT:

None

ALSO PRESENT: Lisa Estes, Sue Ziegler, Greg Miller, Jim Brouse, Dean Jandreau, Gwen

Jandreau, Mary Jane r.1iddletent, Ben Thompson,Jr., Julian Brown, Wilma Wilson, Debra

Isburg, Levi Flute, and Noble La Croix.

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT:

Meeting set for 1:00 PM.

LOWER BRULE HOUSING AUTHORITY:

A request was received from the Lower Brule

Housing Authority for a Resolution for request of FY-91 C.LA.P. funding.

Motion

was made by orvi.lle Langdeau, Jr. to submit a Resolution for the request of FY-91

C.LA.P. funding for the Lower Brule Housing Authority.

This motion was seconded

by Boyd Gourneau.

Hotion carried with vote being four members for, none opposing,

one absent and none not voting.

BEN THOMPSON. JR. HOMESITE:

Notification 'vas received from the Lower Brule

Housing Authority to rescind Ben Thompson, Jr. 's homesite.

Mr. Thompson, Jr.

requested his homesite be rescinded because he turned his new horne back to the Lower

Brule Housing Authority.

Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to rescind Mr. Thompson,

Jr. 's homesite.

Motion was seconded by Richard P. Thompson.

Motion carried with

vote being four members for, none opposing, one absent and none not voting.

STUART AND JEANNIE

and Jeannie Langdeau.

LANGDEAU

REQUEST:

This

request

was

withdrawn

Stuart

EDUCATIONAL GRANT APPLICATIONS:

Educational Grant Applications were received

from Suzy Short Bear, Jeannette Williamson and Jean Bolman.

Motion was made by

Orville Langdeau, Jr. to approve the Educational Grants as long as all paperwork

was in place.

This motion was seconded by Richard P. Thompson.

Motion carried

with vote being four members for, none opposing, one absent and none not voting.

JEAN BOLMAN REQUEST:

A letter was received from Ms. Bolman stating that the

Resolution received for her land lease did not state the lease period and requested

the lease run for five (5) years.

Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to approve Ms.

Bolman lease for five (5) years.

This motion was seconded by Richard P. Thompson.

Motion carried with vote being four members for, none opposing, one absent and none

not voting.

A request was received from the

L.B.S.T. Drug and Alcohol Abuse Program to change the date of their regularly

scheduled Sobriety Dance for the month of February to February 15, 1991.

Motion

,,,as made by Orville Langdeau, Jr. to approve the change.

This motion was seconded

by Boyd Gourneau. Hot:ion was carried with vote being four members for, none opposing,

one absent and non~ not voting.

AND

ALCOHOL

L.B.S.T.

LAND SALE APPLICATIONS: Land Sale Applications were received from Keith Goodface

and Mercy

High

DRUG

Elk.

Motion

was

ABUSE

made

PROGRAM:

Boyd Gourneau to

submit the applications

to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for appraisals.

This motion was seconded by Elvera

Driving Hawk.

Motion was carried with vote being four members for, none opposing,

one absent and none not voting.

WEVIK FUNERAL HOME BILLING:

This matter was tabled at this time.

10.

J.T.P.A. SECRETARY POSITION:

A letter was received from the J.T.P.A. Director,

Norma Grass Rope on a rated list of applicants that were eligible for the J.T.P.A.

Secretary position.

The applicants eligible are listed as follows by the highest

eligible applicant to the lowest eligible applicant: Renee Kenyon, Zina Reyes, Rhonda

Jandreau, Fedelia Skunk, Lorenda Middletent, Keith Middletent, and Theresa LaRoche.

Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to select Renee Kenyon for the J .T.P.A. Secretary

position with Zina Reyes as the alternate.

This motion was seconded by Richard

P. Thompson.

Motion carried with vote being four members for, none opposing, one

absent and none not voting.

13.

LOWER BRULE WILDLIFE ENTERPRISE:

Notification was received from the Lower

Brule Wildlife Enterprise on two (2) expired terms on the Board of Directors, Boyd

Gourneau and J. W. Thompson.

Motion was made by Richard P. Thompson to renew the

expired Board of Director Terms of Boyd Gourneau and J. W. Thompson.

This motion

was seconded by Elvera Driving Hawk.

Motion carried with vote being four members

for, none opposing, one absent and none not voting.

DOCKET 74 INFORMATION:

17.

was informational.

action

was

taken

this

matter.

This material

18.

SOUTH DAKOTA URBAN INDIAN HEALTH, INC.:

A letter was received from the South

Dakota Urban Indian Health, Inc. requesting a letter of support for a proposed "Sioux

Indian Family House" that would allow families from other cities and from the

reservations of the Aberdeen area that have families hospitalized in Sioux Falls,

in which the "Sioux Indian Family House" would provide low-cost facilities.

Motion

was made by Richard P. Thompson to write a letter of support for the South Dakota

Urban Indian Health, Inc. for their proposal for a "Sioux Indian Family House".

This motion was seconded by Orville Langdeau, Jr.

Motion carried with vote being

four member for, none opposing, one absent and none not voting.

19.

ST. JOSEPH'S INDIAN SCHOOL:

A letter was received from St. Joseph Indian

School for a donation.

Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to approve a $25.00 (twentyfive Dollar) donation.

This motion was seconded by Orville Langdeau, Jr.

Motion

carried with vote being four members for, none opposing, one absent and none not

voting.

20.

SPIRITUAL RUN FOR THE SACRED PIPE:

on the "Spiritual Run for the Sacred Pipe".

Information was received from Scott Jones

No action was taken on this matter.

21.

HOMESITE COMPLETION-VIOLET REKOW:

A letter of notification was received from

the Bureau of Indian Affairs stating that there was an uncompleted Homesite for

Violet Rekow where her home is now located.

Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to

complete the Homesite by Resolution.

This motion was seconded by Elvera Driving

Hawk.

Motion carried with vote being four members for, none opposing, one absent

and none not voting.

The Parent Advisory Committee

PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE-TEEN HELP CENTER:

12.

met with the Tribal Council to discuss the activities of the Teen Help Center and

their proposal on an indoor swimming pool, in which they have requested financial

assistance from the Tribal Council.

Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to write a

letter of support for the proposed swimming pool and to seek funding.

This motion

was seconded by Richard P. Thompson.

Motion carried with vote being four members

for, none opposing, one absent and none not voting.

11.

SUE ZIEGLER PROPOSAL: Mrs. Ziegler addressed the Tribal Council with a proposal

she has for a closed caption television station.

Mrs. Ziegler stated that she

requested from Tribal Council a letter of support and to also state how the Tribal

Council would utilize the station.

Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to write a

letter of support.

This motion was seconded Orville Langdeau, Jr.

Motion carried

wi th vote being four members for, none opposing, one absent and none not voting.

Mrs. Ziegler also asked the Tribal Council that if there were any problems in

obtaining a loan from one of the Banks in Chamberlain, could she seek financial

support also.

By Tribal Council concurrence financial support will be given if

needed.

23.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT III: This matter was tabled.

24.

NATIONAL CONGRESS OF AMERICAN INDIANS:

Informational.

25.

SISSETON/WAHPETON SIOUX TRIBE: A letter was received from the Sisseton/Wahpeton

Sioux Tribe for a Resolution of support and endorsement of amendments to the 1978

American Indian Religious Freedom Act, Public Law 95-341, which regards protection

and use of sacred sites and other related traditional religious concerns of Native

Americans. Motion was made by Orville Langdeau, Jr. to submit a Resolution of Support

for this matter.

This motion was seconded by Elvera Driving Hawk.

Motion carried

with vote being four members for, none opposing, one absent and none not voting.

26.

AMERICAN INDIAN HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION:

A letter was received from the

A.I.H.C.A.

concerning a grant they received to analyze the health status of Native

Americans in each of the Foundation's eight states of interest (i. e. Minnnesota,

Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington), examine

the availablility and accessibility of programs and services to meet health care

needs, determine how existing public policy affects the provision of health care

to Indians.

By Tribal Council concurrence this letter was submitted to the Lower

Brule Health Director, Nyal Brings for a reply.

27.

RELINQUISHMENT OF ENROLLMENT REQUEST:

A request for Relinquishment of

Enrollment was received from Robert W. Felicia for himself and his daughter. Motion

was made by Richard P. Thompson to approve Mr. Felicia's request for Relinquishment

of Tribal Enrollment for himself and his daughter.

This motion was seconded by

Orville Langdeau, Jr. Motion carried with vote being four members for, none opposing,

one absent and none not voting.

28.

K.D. LANCE PROPOSAL:

Tabled.

29.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE:

A letter was received from the U.S. Department

of Commerce regarding a Regional Economic Development Conference to be held February

11-13 in Denver Colorado. No action was taken on this matter.

A letter was received from

30.

U.S.D.I.-B.I.A.-ABERDEEN AREA OFFICE-HOUSING:

the Aberdeen Area Housing Office regarding the problems of H.U.D. participants

willingly relinquishing their homes to family members and declaring themselves a

"family needing housing."

WAYNE BARBER REQUEST:

Mr. Barber submitted a letter to be considered for

3l.

Mr. Barber's letter will be kept

any upper level management position available.

on record.

32.

FRANK M. GRASA REQUEST:

Mr. Grasa submitted a letter to be considered for

any managerial position available. Mr. Grasa's letter will be kept on record.

33.

MONTHLY BINGO REPORTS:

Monthly Bingo Reports were received from Youth

Activities, Elderly Bingo and Lakota Dance Club.

Gwen and Dean Jandreau entered

the meeting at this time.

Gwen Jandreau stated that she would like to request a

loan from the L.B.S.T. to get the broken water pipes fixed, a new furnace and to

re-stock.

By Tribal Council concurrence Mrs. Jandreau is requested to get bids

on the items needed for a loan.

(Chairman Jandreau entered the meeting at this

time)

23.

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT III:

Richard P. Thompson asked Chairman

Jandreau if the Planning & Development District III has assisted the Tribe in any

way.

Chairman Jandreau stated that there was potential for help if it was needed,

but the Tribe has never requested for the assistance.

Richard P. Thompson stated

that the Tribe should then, pay the yearly dues and approve the contract.

Chairman

Jandreau stated that it would be beneficial for the Tribe if this was done.

Motion

was made by Richard P. Thompson to pay the yearly dues and to approve the technical

assistance contract with Planning & Development District III.

This motion was

seconded by Kay Gourneau.

Motion carried with vote being five members for, none

opposing, none absent and none not voting.

33.

MONTHLY BINGO REPORTS:

Kay Gourneau stated that the rest of the Bingo reports

were needed and why should we have this policy if we have to go around and ask for

the reports every month.

Chairman Jandreau stated that the Bingo Clubs would be

notified that the reports would have to be in at the end of the day and that they

have to be in by the last working day of the month.

A meeting will be set up with

the Bingo organizations at a later date.

28.

K.D. LANCE NEWSLETTER PROPOSAL:

Chairman Jandreau stated that the Tribe needs

a public relations office to get consistant positive news out to the public. Chairman

Jandreau stated that he had received

a resume from K.D. Lance, and with his

qualifications in public broadcasting and public relations, would be a good candidate

for this position.

A sample newsletter was reviewed by the Tribal Council.

Motion

was made by Richard P. Thompson to authorize the Chairman to go ahead with this

venture and to hire Mr. Lance on a 90-day trial basis.

This motion was seconded

by Kay Gourneau.

Motion carried with vote being five members for, none opposing,

none absent and none not voting.

Mary Jane Middletent, Levi Flute,

HOMEOWNERS-LOWER BRULE HOUSING AUTHORITY:

15.

Dean Jandreau, Ben Thompson, Jr., and Debra Isburg were present for this matter.

Mary Jane Middletent stated that the repairs that need to be done on her home were

not being done, not since she has gotten in her home.

Mrs. Middletent asked if

there was anything that could be done.

Chairman Jandreau stated that a meeting

could be arranged with H.U.D. and congressional impact would have to be used.

Chairman Jandreau also stated that the Council would have to find out if the Housing

Authority is in agreement with this or getting the homes repaired will be an uphill

battle.

Chairman Jandreau called Debra Isburg and stated the Housing Authority

is in agreement with this matter. The Tribal Attorney will send a certified letter

to Isanti explaining this situation and inform them that if there is not someone

down and repairing the homes that money will be held and used for the repairs.

Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to have the Tribal Attorney write the letter to

inform Isanti of this matter.

This motion was seconded by Richard P. Thompson.

Motion carried with vote being five members for, none opposing, none absent and

none not voting.

ENVIROFIL INC.:

A proposal for Solid Waste Management was submitted to the

Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Council. The proposal was reviewed. No action was taken.

50.

JANUARY MINUTES:

The Regular Session Tribal Council meeting Minutes for January

was presented to the Tribal Council for review and approval.

Motion was made by

Richard P. Thompson to approve the January Minutes.

This motion was seconded by

Kay Gourneau.

Motion carried with vote being five members for, none opposing, none

absent and none not voting.

Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Council meeting recessed at 4: 28 PM.

The meeting

reconvened on February 11, 1991, at 10:18 AM, with all Tribal Council members present.

Also present at this meeting was Wilma Wilson, Darrell Middletent, Ted Rouillard,

Tony Moran, Julian Brown, Debra Isburg, Levi Flute and Noble LaCroix.

The

63.

L.B. HOUSING AUTHORITY-FORCE ACCOUNT PROJECT: Ted Rouillard addressed the

Tribal Council with problems the Housing Authority was having with the force account

project for project 3-19 demolition.

Mr. Rouillard stated that only 60% of the

funding was available for the project,

the other 40% was used already for

Administrative costs.

Mr. Rouillard stated that there was extra money because the

old units were going to be repaired.

Chairman Jandreau stated that the project

was going to be pretty nip and tuck. Mr. Rouillard stated that there would be plenty

for the demolition.

Chairman Jandreau stated that the clean up was going to need

more funding.

Chairman Jandreau stated that the furnaces that were in some of the

houses that were repaired were too small.

Mr. Rouillard stated that there was no

one who could read the specifications and if there was someone who could have read

them larger furnaces would have been put in.

Boyd Gourneau asked if the demolition

project would be able to be completed if it was started.

Chairman Jandreau stated

that a cost estimate would have to be put together and a narrative would have to

be completed for the proposal and the budget reflecting the costs.

Mr. Rouillard

asked all we have to do then is justify the positions?

Chairman Jandreau asked

if the administration part will impact the grant monies, because they should be

coming

frome

the

Housing

Authority

and

shouldn't

impact

the

grant

monies

(Administrative costs).

Debra Isburg stated that it would not, that the girls at

the Housing Office would do the paper work.

Debra Isburg also stated that the Tribe

would have to put in their 10% for the project.

Mrs. Isburg also asked who will

be redefining the positions for the force account.

Chairman Jandreau stated that

Mr. Rouillard stated that he would. Chairman Jandreau stated that at the last meeting

action was taken to have the Tribal Attorney, Julian Brown, to put a letter together

regarding Victor Grassropes home and the repairs to the other units.

Julian Brown

stated that he did not get the letter finished because he was still doing research

on Isanti.

Mr. Brown further stated that Isanti has burned a lot of people on the

homes that they built and when money is retained from them they sue.

The Tribal Council meeting recessed at 12:08 PM.

The

reconvened at 1:36 PM, with Boyd Gourneau arriving late.

Tribal

Council

meeting

61.

VERN ASHLEY PROPOSAL:

Mr. Ashley and Mr. Mike LeBeau presented their proposal

to the Tribal Council regarding a Supervisory Adult Care Center for the Elderly.

1-1r. Ashley stated that an organization was formed for this project entitled "Red

Feather, Inc."

Mr. Ashley stated that a central place was needed for the Center

for the Lakota Elders.

Mr. Ashley further stated that the support of the Lower

Brule Sioux Tribal Council would provide support that is needed to obtain land,

which Mr. Ashley stated the area in mind was in the Pierre area, namely by the Pierre

Indian Learning Center. Motion was made by Richard P. Thompson to adopt Mr. Ashley's

proposed Resolution for support and to request the land located next to the Pierre

Indian Learning Center.

Thi s motion was seconded by Kay Gourneau.

Motion carried

with vote being five members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

14.

TRIBAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT:

A letter was submitted by Lorenda Middletent which

stated that she protested her notification of lay-off.

Ms. Middletent stated that

she was not formally informed or given two weeks notice of her job ending.

Ms.

Middletent and Ms. Maria Estes were present at the meeting.

Discussion was held

and Kay Gourneau asked if there was funding available would Ms. Middletent and Ms.

Estes be able to work together.

Ms. Middletent and Ms. Estes stated that they would

be able to settle their differences. No action was taken at this time.

U.S.D.L-BUREAU

THE

the Census regarding

no action was taken.

the

1990

35.

38.

FARM LAND AUCTIONS:

CENSUS:

Census

Information was received from the Bureau of

taken.

This material was informational and

This matter was tabled at this time.

36.

J.T.P.A. POSITIONS:

A letter was received from J.T.P.A. Director, Norma Grass

Rope, on positions which are, Development Office Aide and Elementary School Aide.

The rated list of applicants which are rated from the highest to the lowest are

as follows:

Aleta Johnson, Velma Bad Horse, Gladys La Roche, Delight White Light,

Dorcus Quilt, Rhonda Jandreau, Clayton Big Eagle, Lonnie Goodlow, Tony Goodlow,

Juan Turning Heart, Cheryl Smith, Leonard Langdeau, Dean Stricker, Fedelia Skunk,

Charlene Smith and Samuel Charger.

Motion was made by Kay Gourneau to approve the

Rated list of applicants.

This motion was seconded by Boyd Gourneau. Motion carried

with vote being five members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

37.

LOWER BRULE RACING ASSOCIATION:

Mr. Richard P. Thompson addressed the Tribal

Council for the Lower Brule Racing Association requesting the Racing Association

be re-recognized for the purpose of holding Bingo.

Motion was made by Kay Gourneau

to re-recognized the Lower Brule Racing Association for the purpose of holding Bingo.

This motion was seconded by Elvera Driving Hawk.

Motion carried with vote being

five members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

38.

FARM LAND AUCTION:

Information was received from the Bureau of Indian Affairs,

Lower Brule Agency, on Farm Land Auctions that were going to be held for land in

the Lyman County area. No action was taken on this matter.

39.

GENERAL COUNSEL-SPECIAL LEGAL COUNSEL CONTRACT:

Tabled.

BEAR, STEARNS & CO. INC.:

Information was received from the Bear, Stearns

Co. Inc. to invite the Tribal Council to attend their Native American Investment

Conference in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on Friday February 22, 1991 from 1: 00 PM to

5:00 PM. No action was taken on this matter.

40.

41.

TRIBAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES-EXCISE TAX:

Information was received from the

Office of the Solicitor regarding Excise Tax on Motor Vehicles.

Chairman Jandreau

stated 2 cases "Cheyenne River and Rosebud" are trying to get the Department of

Justice to take this case.

Motion was made by Richard P. Thompson to submit a

Resolution asking that the Justice Department pursue the activities and inform the

Area Director to add the Lower Brule Sioux Tribes support to the other two Tribes

and to ask that the cases come to frui tat ion .

This motion was seconded by Kay

Gourneau.

Motion carried with vote being five members for, none opposing, none

absent and none not voting.

42.

OLD AGE ASSISTANCE PLAN:

Information was received from the Real Property

Management office in Aberdeen regarding modification to the Old Age Assistance

Distribution Plan of December 12, 1988. No action was taken on this matter.

43.

GOVERNOR'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE:

Information was received concerning

the Governor's Economic Development Conference to be held at the Ramkota Inn

Ri verCentre Pierre, South Dakota, February 20, 1991.

No action was taken on this

matter.

44.

SISSETON/WABPETON

DAKOTAB

TRADITIONAL

PEOPLE:

A Resolution

support

was

requested by the Sisseton/Wahpeton Dakota Traditional People on four (4) Resolutions

enacted by them regarding the American Indian Religious Freedom Act.

Motion was

made by Boyd Gourneau to submit a Resolution of support to the Sisseton/Wahpeton

Dakotah Traditional People. This motion was seconded by Richard P. Thompson. Motion

carried with vote being five members for, none opposing, none absent and none not

voting.

45.

DUCHENEAUX, GERARD & ASSOCIATES:

Information was received by Ducheneaux,

Gerard & Associates regarding a monthly loose-leaf, reporting service on all

legislation affecting Indian Affairs. No action was taken on this matter.

46.

NATIONAL CONGRESS OF AMERICAN INDIANS:

Information was received from N.C.A.I.

on a fund workshop on Sara Title III, Emergency Planning and Community-Right-To-Know

in Rapid City, South Dakota, on April 16-17, 1991.

No action was taken on this

matter.

47.

SOUTH DAKOTA URBAN INDIAN HEALTH, INC:

A letter of support was requested

from the S.D. Urban Indian Health, Inc. to renew their substance abuse grant. Motion

was made by Kay Gourneau to submit a letter of support to S.D. Urban Indian Health,

Inc. to support them in renewing their substance abuse grant.

This motion was

seconded by Orville Langdeau, Jr.

Motion carried with vote being five members for,

none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

48.

U.S.DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVBI.OPMENT:

Information was received

on the 1991 Administrative Capabilities Assessment for the Lower Brule Housing

Authority, conducted by the Office of Indian Programs.

No action was taken on this

matter.

49.

VIVIAN WEDDLE LETTER:

A letter was received by the Tribal Council from Vivian

Weddle to the Lower Brule Housing Authority regarding her request for compensation

in regards to stolen and damaged property that took place when her home was being

renovated.

Council Member Orville Langdeau, Jr. stated that the Housing Authority

was going to take care of this matter.

A letter will be sent to Ms. Weddle stating

that the Tribal Council's understanding is that the Housing Authority is going to

take care of this matter.

51.

DENNIS

Eagle Horse.

A letter was received from Mr.

Chairman Jandreau stated that he would take care of this matter.

DIANE

EAGLE

HORSE

LETTER:

Mrs.

52.

SHARON BROWN REQUEST:

A let-.ter of request was received from Sharon and Ron

Brown for an additional 2.5 acres on their present homesite for horses.

Motion

was made by Kay Gourneau to grant their request for additional homesite land.

This

motion was seconded by Orville Langdeau, Jr.

Motion carried with vote being five

members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

55.

An Educational Grant Application was received

No action was taken at this time.

EDUCATIONAL GRANT APPLICATION:

from Sandra Swift Eagle.

56.

E.D.A. REQUEST & RESOLUTIONS:

A request for raises was received from Shirley

Marvin, EDA Director, for herself, Elaine Whitepipe, and Scott Jones. And Resolutions

for HUD for Propane Expansion, ANA by Tribal Governance, Department of Commerce

funds for Multi-Purpose Building, and a Moritorium for Zoning Study for future

homesites. Motion was made by Richard P. Thompson to approve the requests for raises

and to submit Resolutions as stated previously and to add the stipulation that greater

responsibili ty would have to be given by Shirley Marvin, Elaine Whi tepipe and Scott

Jones on their work attendance and that Elaine Whitepipe' s wage would be increased

to $6.75 per hour and each of their raises would be as allowed in their budgets.

This motion was seconded by Kay Gourneau. Motion carried with vote being five members

for, none opposing, none absent and none not v01:ing.

57. & 58.

UNITED SIOUX TRIBES OF SOUTH DAKOTA:

A letter of request was received

from the United Sioux 'r1~ibes of South Dakoi:.3 for d letter of support for their

J. T. P .A.

Program and a Resolution of support fcr::heir 638 Appraisal Program.

Motion was made by Richard P. Thompson to submit the Pcsolution and Letter of support

for united sioux Tribes of south Dakota.

This motion was seconded by Orville

Langdeau, Jr.

Motion carried with vote being five members for, none opposing, none

absent and none not voting.

59.

SENATOR BRADLEY BILL-DOCKET 74B:

Tabled.

DIVIDEND PAYMENT:

Chairman Jandreau stated that a deadline date would have

60.

to be set for the enrolled members to receive the dividend.

Motion was made by

Richard P. Thompson that members that are not enrolled by March 6, 1991, will not

be eligible for the dividend payment, distribution will begin as soon as practible,

and no loans or guaranteeing of loans will be made.

This motion was seconded by

Orville Langdeau, Jr. Motion carried with vote being five members for, none opposing,

none absent and none not voting.

Chairman Jandreau stated that the amount of the

dividend would have to be decided on.

Motion was made by Orville Langdeau, Jr.

for the amount to be set at $100.00 per enrolled member.

This motion was seconded

by Elvera Driving Hawk.

Motion carried with vote being five members for, none

opposing, none absent and none not voting.

62.

ELDERLY ORGANIZATION REQUEST: A request was previously submitted by the Elderly

Organization regarding the Director and Cook Job Description and hours.

The Director

posi tion would be cut down to four (4) hours a day and the Cook would be four (4)

hours a day.

Chairman Jandreau stated that there would not be any problem in the

grant wi'ch this change.

Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to approve the changed

job descriptions for the Director at 40 hours and the Cook's position at 60 hours

per pay period.

WEVIK FUNERAL HOME:

Chairman Jandreau explained to the Tribal Council that

at the time that these events happened the insurance company of Kim Goodlow and

Cleveland Skunk where working on payments.

Chairman Jandreau further stated that

up until this date Kim Goodlow's insurance payment has not been received and Cleveland

Skunk's insurance was cancelled.

Chairman Jandreau further stated that the Wevik

Funeral Home billing for Kim Goodlow was authorized by himself and that he would

make payments on this billing because he had authorized this.

Motion was made by

Orville Langdeau, Jr. to authorize Chairman Jandreau to pay Kim Goodlows bill at

Wevik Funeral Home.

This motion was seconded by Richard P. Thompson. Motion carried

with vote being five members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

Chairman Jandreau stated that he would see what the Cleveland Skunk family was going

to do about the billing.

16.

M.C.H. REQUEST:

Tabled.

28.

K.D. LANCE PROPOSAL:

Public Relations Director, K.D. Lance submitted bids

for his computer to be used for the newletter.

Three bid proposals were received

from Micro-Fix, Inc., ValCom Business Center, and Team Electronics.

The low bid

was received from Team Electronics.

By Tribal Council concurrence the bid from

Team Electronics will be accepted.

The Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Council meeting recessed at 4:18 PM.

The Tribal Council

meeting reconvened on February 14, 1991, at 2:28 with Chairman Jandreau arriving

late.

65.

CHEYENNE RIVER SIOUX TRIBE:

A letter of request was submitted by the Cheyenne

River Sioux Tribe for a Resolution of support of State Senator Paul Valandra's Senate

Bill No. 262 regarding taxation in indian territory. Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau

to submit a Resolution of support on this matter. This motion was seconded by Richard

P. Thompson.

Motion carried with vote being four members for, one absent and none

not voting.

64.

SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF CRIME:

The Services to Victims of Crime program and

Lower Brule SAC Team requested a night to hold bingo to raise money for their proposed

shel ter for victims of domestic violence.

A letter will be sent to these programs

informing them that there are no nights open to hold bingo.

63.

CROW CREEK HIGH SCHOOL:

A letter of request was received from Crow Creek

High School Principal, Cody Russell, for a donation or cut rate price of a whole

buffalo to be utilized during Indian Awareness the week of March 18th through March

22nd, 1991.

Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to donate a 2 year old heifer.

This

motion was seconded by Richard P. Thompson.

Motion carried wi th vote being four

members for, none opposing, one absent and none not voting. (Chairman Jandreau entered

the meeting at this time.)

GREG HENSEN-PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT III:

66.

Mr. Hensen addressed the

Tribal Council on the Planning & Devlopment District III program objectives.

Mr.

Hensen stated that a forum would be set with the other board members to get an idea

of the board members involvement with District III. No action was taken.

39.

GENERAL COUNSEL-SPECIAL GENERAJ. COUNSEL CONTRACT: The Lower Brule Sioux Tribal

Council was informed that a Special General Counsel contract would have to be

established to hire Mr. Issenhuth so that Mr. Issenhuth and General Counsel Julian

Brown would have separate associations.

Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to approve

the amendment to the Special General Counsel contract.

This motion was seconded

by Richard P.

Thompson.

Motion carried with vote being five members for, none

opposing, none absent and none not voting.

67.

TONY LAROCHE, JR.: Mr. LaRoche entered the Tribal Council meeting with concerns

regarding one of his children.

Mr. LaRoche was advised as how to handle this matter.

No action was taken.

68.

VERA LAROCHE:

Ms. LaRoche addressed the Tribal Council with problems she

was having with the C.H.R. program.

Ms. LaRoche stated that each morning before

9:00 AM she needs medical assistance, which only takes the maximum of five minutes.

Ms. LaRoche stated that without assistance she would be in pain all day. Ms. LaRoche

stated that she did not realize that she was eligible for C.H.R./LH.S. services

until Pat Quirk had notified her that she was.

r-ts. LaRoche further stated that

the problem was that the C. H. R. 's would not show up and she would have to either

go to the office or find someone to assist her, which she stated the assistance

provided to her is not difficult.

Chairman Jandreau stated that he would address

this situation as soon as possible.

Chairman Jandreau also stated that an Awareness

Day should be held with the Elderly, Tribal Council and all Tribal programs present

the needs of the Elderly can be addressed.

Chairman Jandreau stated that he would like to

TRIBAL HF.ALTH MANAGEMENT:

14.

have Council approval to keep Lorenda r-tiddletent employed for two weeks until further

funding is found.

By Tribal Council concurrence the Tribal Council agreed that

they would keep Lorenda Middletent employed for two weeks and to try and find other

funding available.

The Tribal Council received a request and a proposal from

M.C.H. REQUEST:

16.

Anita

Williamson.

Mrs. Williamson stated that more room was

Director,

the M.C.H.

needed to hold prenatal/postnatal and

and

larger

area

was

needed for storage,

parenting classes.

By Tribal Council concurrence any available space that H.C.H.

can utilize will be approved.

Mrs. Williamson also submitted a proposal for a

Learning and Day Care Center.

Mrs. Williamson's proposal would employ E.A.R.N.

workers. This matter was tabled at this time.

DAVID DANIELS REQUEST:

Mr. David Daniels submitted a proposal to form a

commi ttee of concerned individuals from Lower Brule to set standards, coordinate

programs, and obtain funds to re-open the Day Care Center.

Mr. Daniels further

stated that he would like to offer his services to the Tribe to re-open the Day

Care Center and requested a Resolution of Support.

No action was taken on this

matter.

69.

The Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Council meeting recessed at 5:08 PM.

The meeting

reconvened on March 6, 1991 at 10:03 AM, with all Council Members present.

ADJOURNMENT:

Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to adjourn the

February Regular Session Meeting.

This motion

was seconded by Elvera Driving Hawk. Motion

carried with vote being five members for, none

opposing, none absent and none not voting.

CERTIFICATION

The foregoing is a true and correct transcript to the Minutes from the Regular Meeting

held by the Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Council on February 6th, 11th, 14th, and March

6, 1991.

Secretary

LOWER BRULE SIOUX TRIBAL COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING

MARCH 6, 1991

PRESENT:

Michael B. Jandreau, Chairman

Kay Gourneau

Richard P. Thompson

Boyd Gourneau

Orville Langdeau, Jr.

Elvera Driving Hawk

ALSO PRESENT:

Mr. Larson, Mr. Ross, Mr.

Candice Lammers and Julian Brown.

ABSEN'l':

None

Priebe, Mr. Loudner, Heather Collins,

30.

SIMPSON STRUCTURES, INC.:

Mr. Ross addressed the Tribal Council with

their building product. Mr. Ross stated that they would take prospective clients

to buildings they had already built.

Mr. Loudner stated that the Simpson

Structure, Inc. is a company that people go back to and have them build again.

Mr.

Loudner further stated that the Simpson Structures, Inc. is signing an

agreement with the Yankton Sioux Tribe on their B.LA. building and that they

would like to come back and make a presentation to the Tribal Council, because

at this time they were unprepared.

18.

CLOSE-UP/HEATHER COLLINS:

Ms. Collins stated that the letter that was

previously submitted to the Tribal Council requested $10,000.00 for the remaining

10 students to go to Washington, D.C. for the Close-up program.

Chairman

Jandreau asked Ms. Collins if there were guidelines for the students to follow

in order to be involved in the Close-up program.

Ms. Collins stated that the

Students had to be to class on time, had to be effective students, Pass all

their classes and have all work in before leaving, Participate in fund raising

and keep up on current events.

Motion was made by Orville Langdeau, Jr. to

authorize $10,000.00 to be donated for the student trip to Washington, D.C.

This motion was seconded by Richard P. Thompson.

Motion carried with vote

being five members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

ENROLLMENTS 103-LOWER BRULE SIOUX TRIBE:

This matter was tabled at this

time.

15.

SAWALLA CONSULTANTS-CANDICE LAMMERS:

Candice Lammers addressed the Lower

Brule Sioux Tribal Council with a proposal to offer her services in Indian

Child Welfare Cases, in which she could be in the area (Rapid City) and be

directly involved and relay information on the cases to the Lower Brule Court

House.

Chairman Jandreau stated that the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe did not have

any LC.W.A. money and all the LC.W.A. cases were funded through the General

Fund.

Ms. Lammers stated that she was not looking for I.C.W.A. money and that

she would work at the same rate the Tribal I.C.W.A. person was getting and

in this was save time and travel money.

Ms. Lammers further stated that she

would contact all extended family members in the I.C.W.A. Case first if placement

was needed.

Ms. Lammers stated that there was 60-80% Child Abuse cases in

the Rapid City Community. Ms. Lammers also stated that she liked to get involved

because the State Social Services have different values, which in one case

a child was not returned back to the home because there was no air conditioner

in the home and it was during the summer months. Chairman Jandreau asked Julian

Brown, Tribal Attorney to look over the agreement and asked Ms. Lammers to

return to the meeting in the afternoon and maybe some kind of proposal could

be made.

EDUCATIONAL GRANT APPLICATION:

An Educational Grant Application was received

from Mr. Tim Felicia.

The Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Council reviewed the

application.

Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to approve Mr.

Felicias

application provided all paperwork was in place.

This motion was seconded

by Kay Gourneau. Motion carried with vote being five members for, none opposing,

none absent and none not voting.

DON BRUCE CONSULTANT CONTRACT:

This matter was tabled at this time.

RESERVE INDUSTRIAL AUTHORITY:

This matter was tabled at this time.

APPRAISAL REPORT-JULIA YELLOWROBE:

An appraisal report was received from

the Bureau of Indian Affairs on Julia Yellowrobe's land in the amount of

$16,000.00.

Motion was made by Richard P. Thompson to purchase the land.

This motion was seconded by Kay Gourneau.

Motion carried with vote being five

members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

LAND SALE APPLICATIONS:

Land Sale Applications were received from the

Bureau of Indian Affairs from Burton, Emmet, and Rochelle Goodface, Mark Estes

and Edward Chase the Bear aka Long Fox.

Motion was made by Kay Gourneau to

submit the applications the the Bureau of Indian Affairs for appraisals.

This

motion was seconded by Boyd Gourneau.

Motion carried with vote being five

members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

EDA, SHIRLEY MARVIN:

A request was received from Shirley Marvin for the

sumbission of a Resolution for a Small Tribes Grant.

Motion was made by Boyd

Gourneau to approve the Resolution and submit the application for a Small Tribes

Grant.

This motion was seconded by Richard P. Thompson.

Motion carried with

vote being five members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

WINNEBAGO TRIBE RESOLUTION:

A letter was received from the Winnebago

Tribe requesting a Resolution of support for their PJD Document for I. H. S.

Motion was made by Richard P. Thompson to approve the Resolution of support.

This motion was seconded by Orville Langdeau, Jr.

Motion carried with vote

being five members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

A letter of request was received from the Sobriety

Dance Committee to request the use of the Tribal Gym to hold their monthly

Sobriety Dances on the last Saturday of every month.

The dates requested are

March 30, April 27, May 25, June 29, July 27, August 31, and September 28th.

Arrangements have been made by the Sobriety Dance Committee with the Saturday

Bingo, Scott Jones, POW-Wow Committee Bingo.

Motion was made by Kay Gourneau

to approve the Sobriety Dance Committee requests.

This motion was seconded

by Elvera Driving Hawk.

Motion carried with vote being five members for, none

opposing, none absent and none not voting.

SOBRIETY DANCE COMMITTEE:

DAWN MIDDLETENT-CROSS COUNTRY TEAM:

A letter of request was received

from Dawn Middletent requesting six (6) jackets for the Boys and Coach for

their accomplishment of the State "B" Cross Country.

Motion was made by Richard

P. Thompson to approve payment for the jackets.

This motion was seconded by

Orville Langdeau, Jr.

Motion carried with vote being five members for, none

opposing, none absent and none not voting.

10.

LAND EXCHANGE-LLOYD LANGDEAU:

A memorandum was received from the Bureau

of Indian Affairs on the Langdeau land.

The memorandum stated that the Lower

Brule Sioux Tribe could not sell any land but there could be an exchange.

11.

No action was taken on this matter.

12. & 25. BEN THOMPSON REQUEST:

A request for a Service Line Agreement was

received from Mr. Thompson.

Chairman Jandreau stated that the Homesite that

the Tribal Council relinquished should not have been and that it needed to

be re-assigned.

Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to re-assign the Homesite

assignment and approve the Service Line Agreement.

This motion was seconded

by Richard P. Thompson.

Motion carried with vote being five members for, none

opposing, none absent and none not voting.

13.

BLACK HILLS (GREY EAGLE) BILL:

Information was received on the 10lst

Congress, 2nd Session, H.R. 5680 on the Black Hills.

Motion was made by Richard

P. Thompson to set up a meeting with Charlotte Black Elk and Gerald Clifford

in relationship to this claim.

This motion was seconded by Kay Gourneau.

Motion carried with vote being five members for, none opposing, none absent

and none not voting.

14.

STRONG HEART SOCIETY:

A letter was received from Chauncey Whitright,

III, Chairman of the Strong Heart Society, requesting a Resolution of support

for the Indian Memorial effort in Montana.

Motion was made by Kay Gourneau

to submit a Resolution of support to the Strong Heart Society.

This motion

was seconded by Richard P. Thompson. Motion carried with vote being five members

for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

31. SIOUX NO. 74: Chairman Jandreau stated that he would like to give authority

to Clarence W. Skye to receive or retreive 85 boxes of Sioux No. 74 documents

(Black Hills).

Motion was made by Kay Gourneau to submit a Resolution

authorizing Clarence Skye to receive or retrieve the 85 boxes of Sioux No.

74.

This motion was seconded by Richard P. Thompson.

Motion carried with

vote being five members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

16. NORTHERN PLAINS T.E.R.O.: A letter of request was received for a Resolution

of support for the Northern Plains T.E.R.O.

Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau

to submit a Resolution of support for the Northern Plains T.E.R.O.

This motion

was seconded by Kay Gourneau.

Motion carried with vote being five members

for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

WHITE GHOST DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, INC:

This matter was informational

17.

on a Tape manufacturing company. No action was taken on this matter.

The Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Council meeting recessed at 11: 59 AM.

The Lower

Brule Sioux Tribal Council meeting reconvened at 1:05 PM with the same Council

Members present.

20.

GOODTIME NOVELTY:

A proposal for a Gaming facility was received from

Mr. William Bernard.

By Tribal Council concurrence this proposal will be kept

on file.

32. SPECIAL LEGAL COUNSEL CONTRACT: Chairman Jandreau stated that authorization

was needed to set a fee for Special Legal Counsel Mr. T. Issenhuth's Contract.

Chairman Jandreau stated that the hourly fee would be set at $85.00 per hour

and that if the expenses became overbearing that the contract could be

terminated.

Motion was made by Richard P. Thompson to authorize payment to

Mr. Issenhuth of $85.00 an hour and if the expenses became overbearing that

the Contract would be terminated.

This motion was seconded by Kay Gourneau.

Motion carried with vote being five members for, none opposing, none absent

and none not voting.

DON BRUCE & 4.

RESERVE INDUSTRIAL AUTHORITY:

Chairman Jandreau stated

that these two items fall into the same category because Mr. Don Bruce would

be hired for the Reserve Industrial Authority project on the Multi-purpose

building.

Chairman Jandreau stated that he reviewed the Contract with Reserve

Industrial Authority and stated that what knowledge he had in construction

contracting that the Contract did not look sound.

Chairman Jandreau further

stated that he requested General Counsel Julian Brown to review the Contract.

Mr. Brown stated that he contacted one of his associates and asked him a few

questions about the Contract that he felt unsure about.

Mr. Brown stated that

the Contract did not look out for the interest of the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe

and was all one sided.

Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to terminate by

Resolution the Resolution of Intent with Reserve Industrial Authority.

This

motion seconded by Kay Gourneau.

Motion carried wi th vote being five members

for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

Chairman Jandreau stated that an amendment would

have to be made concerning the Force Account projects.

Chairman Jandreau stated

that a 10% Escrow would have to be put in place to ensure the completion of

the projects.

Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to approve this amendment to

this Resolution.

This motion was seconded by Richard P. Thompson.

Motion

carried with vote being five for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

21.

FORCE ACCOUNT PROJECT:

22.

MONTHLY BINGO REPORT:

The Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Council reviewed and

accepted the Monthly Bingo Reports for the month of February.

23.

LOWER BRULE RACING ASSOCIATION:

Mr. Richard P. Thompson requested that

the Lower Brule Racing Association be authorized to change their organizations

name to the Brule Horsemen's Association and also requested to pay a $35.00

rent per session instead of making donations so that funding can be raised

for Racing during the annual fair.

No action was taken at this time.

CANDICE LAMMERS, SAWALLA CONSULTANTS:

Chairman Jandreau stated that the

contract that Ms. Lammers submitted stated that her company would handle all

off reservation and Rapid City area Indian Child Welfare Cases.

Chairman

Jandreau stated that the format of the contract would have to state that this

government body and court system would be aware and contacted in all cases.

Chairman Jandreau stated that a letter of intent could be drawn up stating

that the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe is interested in entering into an agreement

with Sawalla Consultants to utilize their services on an as needed bases.

Ms. Lammers stated that she thanked the Council for there time and also wished

to thank them for helping her get through college, with the educational grants,

in which she graduated in June.

15.

FEBRUARY MINUTES:

The Minutes from the Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Council

24.

Regular meeting for February was submitted and reviewed for approval.

Motion

was made by Boyd Gourneau to approve the February Minutes.

This motion was

seconded by Elvera Driving Hawk.

Motion carried with vote being five members

for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

28.

LOWER BRULE WILDLIFE ENTERPRISE:

A request for a Resolution for support

for the Native American Fish and Wildlife Society in the development of

Inter-Tribal Cooperation in the Production and Management of Bison was received

from the Lower Brule Wildlife Enterprise.

Motion was made by Kay Gourneau

to approve this Resolution.

This motion was seconded by Boyd Gourneau. Motion

carried with vote being five members for, none opposing, none absent and none

not voting.

26.

LOWER

BRULE WILDLIFE

ENTERPRISE:

A letter of

request was

received from

the Lower Brule wildlife Enterprise Director, Ben Janis, requesting assistance

from the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe by purchasing airline tickets for four (4)

individuals to attend the Native American Fish and Wildlife Society's 9th Annual

National Conference in Bar Harbor, Maine in the amount of $1,860.00.

Chairman

Jandreau stated that there was funding available in the T.E.R.O. account.

Motion was made by Richard P. Thompson to authorize the transfer of fund for

this action.

This motion was seconded by Kay Gourneau.

Motion carried with

vote being five members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

27.

BEN THOMPSON, JR. REQUEST:

A request was submitted by Mr. Thompson for

a loan from the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe in the amount of $3,000.00.

By Tribal

Council concurrence a letter will be sent to Mr. Thompson requesting a detailed

proposal for the use of the loan, i.e., personal or business plan.

29.

GENERAL COUNSEL BILLING:

The General Council billing was received for

the month of February, 1991, in the amount of $7,491.75.

Chairman Jandreau

stated that the high billing was a result to the Indian Child Welfare Cases

that General Counsel Julian Brown is working on. Motion was made by Kay Gourneau

to approve the billing and to submit it to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for

review and approval.

This motion was seconded Boyd Gourneau.

Motion carried

with vote being five members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

32.

AT & T:

Chairman Jandreau stated that all the Tribal Programs received

information concerning their choice in telephone services.

Chairman Jandreau

stated that many calls have been received from these companies. By Tribal Council

concurrence the Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Council will keep all Tribal programs

using AT&T.

General Counsel Julian Brown stated that

33.

GENERAL COUNSEL JULIAN BROWN:

he was almost finished with the letter to Isanti concerning the new homes that

were built.

Mr. Brown stated that the letter is very organized and a well

prepared letter of facts from Isanti, Housing, and Homeowners.

1. ENROLLMENTS 103-LOWER BRULE SIOUX TRIBE: The Enrollment Committee submitted

103 applications for enrollment to the Lower Brule sioux Tribal Council.

The

Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Council reviewed the applications.

Motion was made

by Boyd Gourneau to approve all 103 applications for enrollment.

This motion

was seconded by

Richard P. Thompson.

Motion carried with vote being five

members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

23.

HORSEMEN'S ASSOCIATION:

Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to approve the

Horsemen's Association request to change their programs name and to pay $35.00

per session instead of making donations.

This motion was seconded by Richard

P. Thompson.

Motion carried with vote being five members for, none opposing,

none absent and none not voting.

Kay Gourneau stated that the Bingo

Organizations shouldn't have to payout all their profits on donations. Chairman

Jandreau stated that the Bingo Organizations have to generate capitol for what

they are having bingo for.

Richard P. Thompson requested that Chairman Jandreau

be authorized to approve any Bingo organizations request to pay per session

if it is received in writting and a plan and justification on what the profits

will be used for is received.

By Tribal Council concurrence Chairman Jandreau

to authorized to approve the Bingo requests.

The Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Council recessed at 3:29 PM.

The Lower Brule

Sioux Tribal Council reconvened on March 20, 1991, at 2:34 PM, with Michael

B. Jandreau absent.

34.

CORE MANAGEMENT RESOLUTION:

A request was received from Patricia Lundell

to approve a Resolution for submission of FY-91 funding for Core Management.

Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to approve the Resolution for Core Management.

Thi s motion was seconded by Elvera Driving Hawk.

Motion carried with vote

being four members for, none opposing, one absent and none not voting.

35. E.D.A., SHIRLEY MARVIN RESOLUTION:

A request for Resolution was received

from E.D.A., Director, Shirley Marvin, to the B.I.A. for small Tribes to improve

Tribal capabilities in management and enhance economic development.

Motion

was made by Boyd Gourneau to approve this Resolution. This motion was seconded

by Richard P. Thompson.

Motion carried with vote being four members for, none

opposing, one absent and none not voting.

The Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Council recessed at 2:36 PM.

The Lower Brule

Sioux Tribal Council meeting reconvened on March 26, 1991, with Kay Gourneau

absent.

36.

1991 RODEO CONTRACT:

The 1991 Rodeo Contract was submitted to the Lower

Brule Sioux Tribal Council for review and approval. Motion was made by Richard

P. Thompson to appoint Boyd Gourneau to take care of the 1991 Rodeo and to

authorize any changes in the Contract with Pete Longbrake Rodeo's. This motion

was seconded by Elvera Driving Hawk. Motion carried with vote being four members

for, none opposing, one absent and none not voting.

37.

L.B.S.T. ·BUD BOYS· REQUEST:

A letter of request was received from the

Lower Brule Sioux Tribe "Bud Boys" for a donation of $1,500.00 for entry fees

and expenses to attend the 6-ft and under Indian Nationals at Billings and

the Indian Nationals at Bemidji, MN.

Motion was made by Richard P. Thompson

to authorize Chairman Michael B. Jandreau to find the funding for this donation.

This motion was seconded by Boyd Gourneau.

Motion carried with vote being

four members for, none opposing, one absent and none not voting.

38.

U.S. DEPAR'l'MENT OF H.U.D.:

A letter was received from the Lower Brule

Housing Authority concerning the request for the large propane tank behind

the units to be used at the Lower Brule Propane Company for storage.

The U.S.

Department of H.U.D. denied the request for transferring the propane tank.

Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to request the Lower Brule Housing Authority

to request a waiver on the Propane tank and to purchase the propane tank.

This motion was seconded by Richard P. Thompson.

Motion carried with vote

being four members for, none opposing, one absent and none not voting.

39.

GOVERNOR G. MICKELSON LETTER:

A letter was received from Governor

Mickelson concerning a lawsuit that the state will file suit in Federal District

Court in Pierre against the United States Department of Agriculture.

The

U.S.D.A.

passed a policy a year ago which requires the state to count the

"utility allowances" received by, or provided, on behalf of a food stamp

household to the utility provider as income, the counting of this allowance

as income would reduce food stamp benefits, especially for reservation families

where utility allowances are especially high during the winter months.

Motion

was made by Richard P.

Thompson, to submit a Resolution of support the State

of South Dakota in this lawsuit and to instruct the Lower Brule Housing Authority

to help prepare the lawsuit. This motion was seconded by Boyd Gourneau. Motion

carried with vote being four members for, none opposing, one absent and none

not voting.

40.

JOEL SCHNIEDER PROPOSAL:

Mr. Schnieder submitted a proposal involving

a concept of constructing a dam on the Missouri River at Chamberlain, South

Dakota to provide stable water elevation from Chamberlain to the Big Bend Dam

and possibly provide a source of hydropower.

This matter was tabled at this

time.

41BLACK HILLS TETON SIOUX NATION:

A Resolution was received from the Black

Hills Teton Sioux Nation opposing and rejecting the Grey Eagle Society Bill

H.R. 5680 of September 19, 1990. This matter was informational.

42.

9TH

ANNUAL

INDIAN

CONFERENCE:

Information was

This matter was informational.

GAMING

a conference on Indian Gaming.

sent

regarding

EDUCATIONAL GRANT APPLICATIONS:

Educational Grant applications were

received from William B. Johnson, Claudia Banks, Julie Langdeau, Shawn LaRoche

and Crystal Felecia. Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to aprove the educational

grants for the appropriate amount provided all paperwork was in place.

This

motion was seconded by Richard P. Thompson.

Motion carried with vote being

four members for, none opposing, one absent and none not voting.

43.

44.

SIOUX FALLS STEERING COMMITTEE:

Information was received on the 3rd

Annual Wacipi of Sioux Falls Steering Committee to be held on May 18th and

19th.

The Steering Committee has also requested monetary support.

A letter

was also received from Jeanene Crazy Bull who this year was selected to be

Head Female Dancer for the 3rd Annual Wacipi.

Motion was made by Orville

Langdeau, Jr. to donate $100.00 for the wacipi.

This motion was seconded by

Boyd Gourneau.

Motion carried with vote being four members for, none opposing,

one absent and none not voting.

45.

TRIBAL GYM REPAIRS:

A cost list was received from Mr. Eddie Shields

on repairs that were needed at the Tribal Gym from Guest Electric.

Motion

was made by Orville Langdeau, Jr. to approve the list of needed items for repairs

and to also authorize Michael B. Jandreau, Chairman, to oversee the project

until complete and to give him authorization to see that the project is complete.

This motion was seconded by Richard P. Thompson.

Motion carried with vote

being four members for, none opposing, one absent and none not voting.

The Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Council meeting recessed at 12: 50.

The Lower

Brule Sioux Tribal Council meeting reconvened at 2: 04 with the same Council

members present. Also present was Sandra Bitsie, Willard Potter, Dick Drapeaux,

Tom Sinclair, Roger Larson and Don Loudner.

46.

HEWITT & DRAPEAUX ASSOCIATES:

Hewitt & Drapeaux Associates conducted

various studies on the Lower Brule High School to determine the cause of the

structural distress of the building.

The studies conducted were Subservice

Investigation, Topographical Survey, As-Built Verification, Feasibility Study,

Engineering Analysis, Life-Safety/Building Code/Handicap, Structural Monitoring,

Test Sewer and Energy Conservation.

The studies conducted determined the cause

of the structural distress of the building and Hewitt & Drapeaux Associates

provided the ultimate solution for repair of the Lower Brule High School.

Willard Potter stated that the proposal submitted by Hewitt & Drapeaux Associates

was great, but didn't know if there would be enough funding to complete the

project.

Sandra Bitsie stated that the proposal would be reviewed in her office

and the final P.O.R. 's would have to be requested.

Ms. Bitsie also stated

that the Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Council could submit the proposal and state

that additional funding was needed to complete the project.

Motion was made

by Boyd Gourneau to approve Hewitt & Drapeaux Associates document and to request

the Bureau of Indian Affairs to consider in their review and determinations

the need for additional funding to complete the project.

This motion was

seconded by Elvera Driving Hawk.

Motion carried with vote being four members

for, none opposing, one absent and none not voting.

Chairman Jandreau stated

that the billing for services received from Hewitt & Drapeaux Associates would

have to be reviewed and approved.

Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to approve

payment for services received from Hewitt & Drapeaux Associates.

This motion

was seconded by Elvera Driving Hawk. Motion carried with vote being four members

for, none opposing, one absent and none not voting.

47.

SIMPSON STRUC'l'URES, INC:

Mr. Roger Larson and Mr. Don Loudner entered

the Tribal Council meeting at this time.

Mr. Larson submitted pictures and

a proposal to the Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Council concerning the Multi-purpose

building the Tribe is interested in constructing. Mr. Larson stated that Simpson

Structures, Inc. would finance the whole project until complete including

providing office furniture, equipment, computers and doing the landscaping.

Mr. Larson asked the Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Council if they had any

specifications on the building they were interested in.

Chairman Jandreau

stated that nothing has been drawn up and an architect would probably be needed.

Mr. Larson stated that Simpson Structures, Inc. had just completed a building

for Wells Blue Bunny and that the building, from the information the Council

gave to him, would be about what the Council wanted.

Mr. Larson stated that

he could try and get the blue prints for the Tribal Council review.

Chairman

Jandreau asked when Mr. Larson could get the blue prints back to the Tribal

Council.

Mr.

Larson stated that he could get them back by the following week.

No action was taken at this time.

A request was made

by these guardians of Clayton Grassrope and Damion Grassrope for assistance

in sending them to the Park City Super Camp, a running camp for elite youth,

which is by invitation only, in Lehl, Utah.

Chairman Jandreau stated that

he would like to see this request be handled through the School.

No action

was taken on this matter.

48.

VICTOR & ELLEN GRASSROPE & MAXINE GRASSROPE REQUEST:

49.

TRIBAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT:

A request for a Resolution was submitted by

Maria Estes, Director of Tribal Health Management for a grant through the

Department of Education, for American Indians with handicaps for vocational

rehabilitation sservice projects.

Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to approve

the Resolution for a grant for American Indians with handicaps.

50.

LOWER BRULE PROPANE COMPANY:

Chairman Jandreau stated that the Bank

Note at Norwest Bank, Chamberlain, South Dakota was due and that he requested

he be authorized to pay the note with an invested C.D. and to reinvest the

C. D. with the remaining balance for another year.

Motion was made by Richard

P. Thompson to authorize Chairman Jandreau to use the C.D. to pay the Propane

Note due and to reinvest the balance of the C.D. for another year.

This motion

was seconded by Elvera Driving Hawk. Motion carried with vote being four members

for, none opposing, one absent and none not voting.

The Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Council recessed at 4:05 PM.

The meeting reconvened

on March 28, 1991, at 2:26 PM, with Kay Gourneau absent.

Also present was

Keith Tidball and Raymond McArthur.

51.

WASTE CONTROL TECHNOLOGY INC.:

A proposal was sumbi tted for a dumpsi te

wi th a management agreement from Waste Control Technology, Inc.

A conference

call was made with the Vice-President, John Teague.

Mr. Teague stated that

he would like to come down to Lower Brule and talk to the Tribal Council and

look over the area for the dumpsite.

Mr. Teague stated that he could be down

the following Wednesday. No action was taken on this matter.

The Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Council meeting recessed at 3:19 PM.

The Lower

Brule Sioux Tribal Council meeting reconvened on April 3, 1991, with Kay Gourneau

absent.

ADJOURNMENT:

Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to adjourn the March

Regular Session meeting. This motion was seconded by

Richard P. Thompson. Motion carried with vote being

four members for, none opposing, one absent and none not

voting.

CERTIFICATION

The foregoing is a true and correct transcript to the Minutes from the Regular

Meeting held by the Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Council on March 6th, 20th, 26th,

28th and April 3, 1991.

LOWER BRULE SIOUX TRIBAL COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING

APRIL 3, 1991

PRESENT:

Michael B. Jandreau, Chairman

Richard P. Thompson, Sr.

Boyd Gourneau

Orville Langdeau, Jr.

Elvera Driving Hawk

ABSENT:

Kay Gourneau

ALSO PRESENT:

Julian Brown, Tony Willman, Ben Janis, Alan Lien, Jim Brouse,

Roger Larson, Marlin Mesinger, Don Loudner, Joel Schnieder, Wanda Cummings,

Elmer Cummings, Raymond McArthur, Keith Tidball, John Teague, Brant Grote,

and Ron Cane.

BLACK HILI.S LAKOTA OMNICIYE:

A request was received from the Black Hills

Lakota Omniciye for a donation for their Annual Pow wow.

Motion was made by

Richard P. Thompson to donate $100.00 to the Black Hills Lakota Omniciye.

Thi s motion was seconded by Elvera Driving Hawk.

Motion carried with vote

being four members for, none opposing, one absent and none not voting.

C.O.E. MANAGEMENT PLANNING OF MISSOURI RIVER:

A memorandum was received

from Aberdeen Area Office , Agriculture Management regarding a meeting in Sioux

Falls, SD, on April 10, 1991, on Missouri River Water Control. By Tribal Council

concurrence Boyd Gourneau will be sent as a representative.

TRIBAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL:

A request for Resolution for a Grant

application for Tribal Health Management Grant Proposal for Evaluation Project.

The proposal is concerning Lower Brule Sioux Tribal members complaints and

concerns of quality and other issues of discriminatory health care.

Motion

was made by Boyd Gourneau to approve this request to submit a grant application

by Resolution. This motion was seconded by Richard P. Thompson. Motion carried

with vote being four members for, none opposing, one absent and none not voting.

BEN THOMPSON, JR. REQUEST:

A request was received from Mr. Ben Thompson,

Jr. for a loan in the amount of $3,000.00 to be used for the purchase of

equipment for use in fencing projects.

By Tribal Council concurrence a letter

will be sent to Mr. Ben Thompson, Jr. requesting that he submit a business

format showing anticipated income, type of work, and anticipated payment

schedUle.

EDA, SHIRJ.EY MARVIN:

A request for Resolutions was received from EDA

Director, Shirley Marvin, for a Daycare proposal and Vocational Rehabilitation

proposal.

Motion was made by Richard P. Thompson to approve these Resolutions.

This motion was seconded by

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