# LOWER BRULE SIOUX TRIBAL COUNCIL

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LOWER BRULE SIOUX TRIBAL COUNCIL
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.
1.
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.

2.
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)
3.
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.
4.
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)
5.
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.
6.

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.

7.

8.
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.

9.
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 •.

4,

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
of
Commerce
with
information
regarding
homeowners/renters
by
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.

2.
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

at

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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.
It
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.

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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
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

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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.

1.
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

2.
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.
3.
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.
4.

JUDY WHITNEY REQUEST:

This matter was tabled at this time.

5.
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.

6.
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.
7.
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.
8.
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.
9.
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:

1.
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.
2.
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.

3.
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:
4.
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.
5.
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.
6.
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.

7.
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.

8.
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

9.
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.
A
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.
1.

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT:

Meeting set for 1:00 PM.

2.
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.

3.
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.

4.
STUART AND JEANNIE
and Jeannie Langdeau.

LANGDEAU

REQUEST:

This

request

was

withdrawn

by

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.
5.

6.
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

7.

L.B.S.T.

8.

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

and Mercy

High

DRUG

Elk.

Motion

was

ABUSE

made

PROGRAM:

by

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.
9.

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.

No

action

was

taken

on

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.

1.
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

OF

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

of

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

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