# LOWER BRULE SIOUX TRIBAL COUNCIL

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LOWER BRULE SIOUX TRIBAL COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 7, 1987

PRESENT:

Michael B. Jandreau, Chairman
Ramona Johnson Wilson
Wilma Wilson
John Estes, Sr.
Boyd Gourneau
Arnold Sazue

ALSO PRESENT:

ABSENT:

None

Kay Gourneau; Tom Hanke, L.B. Farm Corp. Mgr.; Barry Betts, BIA
Land Operations Mgr.; Edwin Miller, Agency Superintendent; Darrell
Middletent; Gayle Ziegler (arrived late); David L. Bergren, Tribal
Attorney; Shirley Flute, Acting Chief Judge; Nyal Brings, Election
Board Chairman; Debra Isburg, LBHA Director; Winona Quilt, Election
Committee Member; Scott Jones, Pesticide Enforcement Officer;
Jackie Jandreau, Mental Health Director; Sharon Brown, MCH/Small
Loans Secretary; and Alvin Fast Wolf, Lakota Times.

Chairman Michael B. Jandreau asked to have the newly elected Tribal Council
members sworn into office.
Nyal Brings, Election Board Chairman, read the
Election Board's certification of the General Election held on December 29,
1986. The newly elected Tribal Council members were sworn into office by Shirley
Flute, Acting Chief Judge.
(Gayle Ziegler arrived at this time).
Shirley
Flute then swore in the newly elected Associate Judge, Gayle Ziegler.
1.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENT OF SECRETARY, CHAPLAIN & SARGENT-AT-ARMS
Chairman
Jandreau informed the Tribal Council that the positions listed above needed
to be aDDointed.
Ramona Johnson Wilson nominated Wilma Wilson for the position
of Secretary.
This nomination was seconded by Arnold Sazue.
As there were
no further nominations, Wilma Wilson was appointed Secretary by aclamation.
Arnold Sazue nominated John Estes, Sr. for the position of Chaplain.
This
nomination was seconded by Ramona Johnson Wilson.
As there were no further
nominations, John Estes, Sr. was appointed Chaplain by aclamation.
Arnold
Sazue nominated Boyd Gourneau for the position of Sargent-At- Arms.
Ramona
Johnson Wilson seconded this nomination.
As there were no further nominations,
Boyd Gourneau was appointed Sargent-At-Arms by aclamation.

2.
TRIBAL ATTORNEY CONTRACT - Chairman Jandreau informed the Tribal Council
that David L. Bergren's contract as Tribal Attorney had expired as of December
10, 1986.
Chairman Jandreau recommended to the Tribal Council that they renew
his contract. Discussion was then held in reference to Mr. Bergren's experience,
fees and availability.
Motion was made by John Estes, Sr. to retain Mr. Bergren
as the Tribal Attorney for the period of one year at the same rate as his
previous contract stated.
This motion was seconded by Arnold Sazue.
Motion
carried with the vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none
not voting.
3.
OGLALA SIOUX TRIBE - A Dress release and a resolution was received from
the Executive Committee of the Oglala Sioux Tribe in regard to the Bureau of
Indian Affairs' attempt to turn over Reservation schools to the State.
Motion
was made by Wilma Wilson to pass a Resolution opposing this action and requesting
that the Bureau uphold their obligation to the Tribes for education under the
1868 Treaty.
This motion was seconded by Ramona Johnson Wilson. Motion carried
wi th the vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none not
voting.

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A let t er wa s received f r om Ms.
Dup ris re questing a retro-active raise from the TER O prog r am as she had been
the Director for this program for some time without compensation.
Motion was
made b y Ramona Johnson Wilson to pay Ms. Dupris 30 days retro-active pay at
the re qu ested h o ur ly rate.
This motion was seconded by John Estes, Sr. Motion
carried with the vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none
not vo ti ng.
4.

RETRO-ACTlVE

RAISE.

EYVONNE

T.

DUPRIS

5.
LOWER BRULE SIOUX TRIBAL COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 87-04 - This resolution
was returned to the Tribal Council by the Bureau of I ndian Af fa i rs as no time
period and no rate of lease had been set.
Motion was made by J ohn Estes, Sr.
to set this lease up for a 10 year period at the rate of $500.00 per y ear.
This motion was seconded by Boyd Gourneau.
Motion carried with the vote being
5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.
6.
MCGLADREY. HENDRICKSON & PULLEN - A letter was received from Ron Tedrow,
CPA for McGladrey, Hendrickson & Pullen, requesting a meeting with the Tribal
Council to discuss the audit for Fiscal Year 1986 and the Indirect Cost Proposal
for Fiscal Year 1988 .
By Council concurrence, it was decided to leave it up
to the Chairman to set up a date for this meeting.

7.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS - A letter was received f rom Terrence Sloan,
M.D., Aberdeen Area Health Services, in reference to OMB's efforts to eliminate
the
temporar y
full-time
equivalents
currently autho r ized to support the
sanitation facilities
construction program.
Chairman Jandreau recommended
that the Tribal Council pass a Resolution to oppose this action by Indian Health
Services.
Motion was made by Ramona Johnson Wilson to pass a Resolution to
the effect of the Chairman's recommendation.
This motion was seconded by Wil ma
Wilson.
Motion carried with the vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none
absent and none not voting.
ABERDEEN AREA AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - A draft resolution was
receiv e d from this committee requesting technical assistance from the Area
Director for management and credit counseling services for troubled Indian
operators.
Discussion was held in reference to this resolution.
Motion was
made by John Estes, Sr. to pass a Resolution supporting the resolution from
the Aberdeen Area Agriculture Development Committee.
This motion wa s seconded
by Wilma Wilson.
Motion carried with the vote being 5 members for, none
o p posing, none absent and none not voting .

8.

HIGHWAY 1806 - Discussion was held in regard to this highway.
It was stated
that Tr ibal Council support was needed to continue negotiating with the State
on this.
Motion was made by Ramona Johnson Wilson to support continued
negotiations on highway development.
This motion was seconded by John Estes,
Sr .
Mot i on carried with the vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none
absent an d no ne not voting .

9.

Mr. Edwin Mille r , Agenc y Superintendent, addressed the newly e lected Tribal
He also stated that he is
Council and offered his congratulations to them.
looking forward to working with all of them.

The meeting recessed for lunch
PM wi th all members present.

at

12:15

PM.

The meeting

reconvened

at

1: 40

10.
LOWER BRULE FARM CORPORATION - Mr. Tom Hank e, Manager of the Lower Brule
Farm Corporation, present ed the 1986 audit of the Farm Corporation . He e x plained
the audit in g reat detail to the Tribal Coun c il.
Mr . Hanke then presented
the Tribal Council with the Tribe's dividend payment check from the Farm
Corporation and congratulated the newly elected Tribal Council.

11.
SIGNATURE CARDS
Chairman Jandreau asked the Tribal Council who they
wan ted on the signature cards for the Tribe's program account checks.
Motion
was made by John Estes, Sr. to have all six Council Members on the signature
cards; with the stipulation that whenever possible the Secretary/Treasurer
must s i gn.
This motion was seconded by Ramona Johnson Wilson.
Motion carried
wi t h the vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none not
v oting.
12.
COUNCIL SALARIES - A lengthy discussion was held in reference to salaries
for the Tribal Council Members.
Motion was made by Ramona Johnson Wilson to
set the Chairman's salary as budgeted in the Indirect Cost Proposal.
This
motion was seconded by Arnold Sazue.
Motion carried with the vote being 5
member s for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.
Motion was made
by Ramona Johnson Wilson to set the remaining five Council Members salaries
as budgeted in the Indirect Cost Proposal.
This motion was seconded by John
Estes, Sr.
Motion carried with the vote being 5 members for, none opposing,
none absent and none not voting.

13.
CARLA BRUGH LAND SALE - A letter was received from Ms. Brugh in reference
to her pending land sale.
Discussion was held in regard to the high appraisal
on her land.
By Council concurrence, it was recommended that Chairman Jandreau
contact Ms. Brugh to see if she would negotiate on the price of her land.
As Chairman Jandreau could not get ahold of Ms. Brugh, it was decided to table
this matter until the next meeting.
OGLALA SIOUX TRIBE - A letter was received from this Tribe inviting someone
from the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe to attend a meeting in Rapid City in reference
to the Amoco & Exxon Oil Overcharge funds.
Chairman Jandreau informed the
Tribal Council that the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe had already agreed to the figures
offered by both companies.

14.

15.
TRIBAL CONTRACTING REQUEST FOR FY' 87 MINERAL ASSESSMENT PROJECTS
The
Aberdeen Area Office wanted to know if the Tribe would like to have a mineral
assessment study done on the Lower Brule Sioux Reservation.
If so, the Tribe
must request this study by January 9, 1987.
Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau
to request a mineral assessment study on the Lower Brule Sioux Reservation.
This motion was seconded by John Estes, Sr.
Motion carried with the vote being
5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

A letter was received from
the above requesting the Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Council's support of Hans
Walker for the position of Staff Director at the Senate Select Committee on
Indian Affairs.
Motion was made by Ramona Johnson Wilson to pass a Resolution
in support of Mr. Walker.
Thi s motion was seconded by Boyd Gourneau.
Motion
carried with the vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none
not voting.
16.

NATIONAL

RURAL

DEVELOPMENT

&

FINANCE

CORP.

-

17.
FRITZ & CHERYLL LAROCHE REQUEST - A request was received from the LaRoches
requesting that their house payments be lowered to $100.00 per month and to
be deferred until such time as either one of them becomes employed.
Motion
was made by John Estes, Sr. to grant the LaRoche's request.
This motion was
seconded by Ramona Johnson Wilson.
Motion carried with the vote being 5 members
for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

By

Council

concurrence,

it

was

decided

to

adjourn

the

meeting

until

January

8, 1987 at 9:00 AM.

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jandreau.
Roll call was taken
b y Wilma Wilson with all members present.
The Lord's Prayer was led by Chaplain

Jo h n Es tes, Sr .
18.
TRIBAL COURT AUTHORITY - A letter was received from
Govern ment Se r vi ces in reference to Criminal Penalties.
that a meeting be set u p with the Law & Order Committee.
at t his t i me .

the Aberdeen Tribal
It was recommended
No actio n was taken

19.
LOWER BRULE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY STATUS - Mr. Edwin Mill er informed the
Tribal Council that he had met with David Bergren a n d Charles La ngdeau on the
Lower
Brule Construction
Company.
It was
stated
tha t
t he
Lower
Brule
Construction Company Board of Directors needs to meet f or certification on
2 jobs.
Motio n was made by John Estes, Sr. to contact the Board Members and
sche d ule a meeting with them in Pierre on Monday, January 12, 1987.
This motion
was seconded by Arnold Sa z ue.
Motion carried with the vote being 5 members
fo r , non e opposing, none abs e nt and none not voting.

20 .
CHILD PROTECTION PROJECT FY'87 - A draft resolution was presented to the
Tribal Council to suooort for funding for the Child P rot ection P roje ct for
Fy'87.
Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to pass this resolution.
This motion
was seconded by Arnold Sazue.
Motion carried with the vote being 5 members
for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.
21.
MODIFICATION OF A.N.A. BUDGET - Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to p a ss
a resolution approving the modification of the A.N.A. budget.
This motion
was seconded by Ramona Johnson Wilson.
Motion carried with the vote being
5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.
22.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES-DECEMBER 23, 1986 - Motion was made by Wilma Wilson
to aoorove the minutes from the Special Meeting held on the above mentioned
date.
This motion was seconded by Boyd Gourneau.
Motion carried with the
vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

23.
JTPA DIRECTOR POSITION - Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to retain Ben
Jan i s in this position for 2 weeks while it is being adverti s ed.
This motion
was seconded by Arnold Sazue.
Motion carried wi th the vote being 5 members
for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.
24.
JTPA FINANCIAL CLERK POSITION - Recommendation was receiv e d from Ben J anis,
Acting JTPA Director, to hire Cheryl Bad Horse according to the points syst e m.
Motion was made by Boy d Gourneau to hire Cheryl Bad Horse as per Mr. Janis'
recommend a tion.
This motion was seconded by John Estes, Sr.
Mo tion c a rried
wi th the vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none ab s ent and none not
v oti ng .

25.
CRR DIRECTOR & CRR POSITION - A letter of resignation was received from
Bessie Estes, present CHR Director.
Another letter was rec ei ved from Mrs.
Estes in reference to the CHR position vacated by Arnold Sazue.
Mrs. E stes
informed the Tribal Council that she had placed Darrell Middletent in the CHR
posi tion on a temporar y basis pending the advertisement and selection of this
position.
Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to a cc ept Mr s. Estes' resignati o n,
to leave Darrell Middletent in the CHR position pending advertisement and
selection, and to advertise both positions for a period of two weeks.
This
motion was seconded by J ohn Estes, Sr.
Motion carried with the vote being
5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

HAROLD HIGH ELK REQUEST
A letter was received from Mr. High Elk in
reference to his pending land sale.
It was stated that the T ri bal Council
Mr. Edwin Miller stated
had requested a new appraisal be done on this land.
hear
something
on th i s i n about a
that the Bureau of Indian Affairs should
month or so.
It was recommended that Mr. High Elk be contacted on the status
26.

of his land sale .
27.
FERN E. QUILT REQUEST - A request was received from Ms. Quilt for repairs
and gravel to the roa d which leads to her home. Motion was made by John Estes,
Sr . t o reque st the Bur eau of Indian Affai r s to re-route and gravel Ms. Quilt's
road .
This motion was seconded b y Arnold Sazue. Motion carried with the v ote
bei ng 5 members f or, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.
ADJOURNMENT -

with no further business, Chairman Jandreau entertained a motion
to adjourn. John Estes, Sr. made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
This motion was seconded b y Ramona Johnson Wilson. Motion carried
wi th the vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none absent
and none not voting.
CERTIFICATION

The fo r egoing is a true and correct transcript of the Minutes of a Regular Meeting
held by the Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Council on the 7th day of January, 19 8 7.

LOWER BRULE SIOUX TRIBAL COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
JANUARY 21, 1987

PRESENT:

Michael B. Jandreau, Chairman
Ramona Johnson Wilson
Wilma Wilson
John Estes, Sr.
Boyd Gourneau
Arnold Sazue

ALSO PRESENT:

ABSENT:

None

John Swanson
Richard P. Thompson, Sr . , LBCC Board Member
David L. Bergren, Tribal Attorney
Ben Janis, Acting JTPA Director
Charles Langdeau, LBCC Board Member
Ted Rouillard, LBCC Board Member

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Michael B. Jandreau.
Roll call
was taken by the Recording Secretary and the Lord's Prayer was led by Chaplain
John Estes, Sr.
1.
TRIBAL COUNCIL ACCOUNTABILITY - Ramona Johnson Wilson stated that she had
heard complaints from the people of the community in regards to the amount of
time the Tribal Council spent in the office.
A lengthy discussion was held
in regard to this.
Chairman Jandreau asked the Tribal Council if they wanted
to take any specific action on this or whether it was brought up just for
discussion. It was stated that the subject was brought up merely to be discussed.
No action was taken at this time.

2.
LOWER BRULE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Chairman Jandreau informed the Lower
Brule Construction Company Board of Directors that the reason the Tribal Council
had asked them to be present at this meeting was because of the Tribal Council's
concern over the status of the Lower Brule Construction Company.
He also stated
that the Tribal Council would like to know what the Board of Directors intended
to do to resolve the problems which the Lower Brule Construction Company is
having.
A lengthy discussion was held between the Tribal Council and the Lower
Brule Construction Company Board of Directors in reference to Projects SD6-903,
SD6-904(B), SD6-2l (Douglas Skye Apt. Complex), and the Weatherization Project.
A discussion was also held in reference to splitting responsibli ties and duties
which are needed to complete these projects, between Ted Rouillard and John
Swanson.
It was stated that $10,000.00 and 3 weeks time was needed to complete
the current projects of the Construction Company on the Standing Rock Sioux
Reservation.
Motion was made by Ramona Johnson Wilson to pass a Resolution
on establishing a Line of Credit at Tri-County State Bank in the amount of
$10,000.00 for the Lower Brule Construction Company to close out the projects
on the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation.
This motion included the stipulation
that no payroll is to be released to any employee for a 3 week period, and then
only if the projects in question are completed and the money can be drawn down
for the work completed.
This motion was seconded by Arnold Sazue. Motion carried
with the vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.
It was also stated that weekly reports must be supplied to the Tribal Council
on the activities and progress of these projects.

3. NOTE FOR GENERAL FUND PAYROLL - Chairman Jandreau informed the Tribal Council
that $18,000.00 was needed to cover the General Fund payroll.
Motion was made
by Ramona Johnson Wilson to pass a Resolution to borrow $18,000.00 from Tri-County

state Bank for this purpose and to authorize the Secretary/Treasurer to sign
the note.
This motion was seconded by Arnold Sazue.
Motion carried with the
vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.
4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES-JANUARY 7, 1987 - Motion was made by Wilma Wilson to
approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting held on the above date.
This motion
was seconded by Ramona Johnson Wilson.
Motion carried with the vot.e being 5
members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

5.
CECILE BATTESE REQUEST - Arnold Sazue informed the Tribal Council that Cecile
Battese had come to him to see if the Tribal Council could help her get a damper
for her wood-burning stove.
By Council concurrence, it was decided to refer
her request to the HIP program.
If they could not assist her, it was decided
that the Tribe could purchase her a damper.
ADJOURNMENT

-with no further business, Chairman Jandreau entertained a motion
to adjourn.
Motion was made by Wilma Wilson to adjourn the meeting.
This motion was seconded by Boyd Gourneau.
Motion carried with
the vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none
not voting.
CERTIFICATION

The foregoing is a true and correct transcript of the Minutes from a Special
Meeting held by the Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Council on the 2 1st day of January,
1987.

Bettina R.

LOWER BRULE SIOUX TRIBAL COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 4 & 9, 1987

PRESENT:

Michael B. Jandreau, Chairman
Ramona Johnson Wilson
Wilma Wilson
John Estes, Sr.
Boyd Gourneau

ALSO PRESENT:

ABSENT:

Arnold Sazue

James Logan, IHS Chief Dentist
Alvin Johnson, Sr., Water Plant Operator
Rodney Coker, Indian Health Services
Jerry Richards, Dakota Chemicals
Scott Jones, Utilities Commission Chairman
Edwin Miller, Agency Superintendent
Barry Betts, BIA Land Operations Mgr.
Carl Kruger, Natural Resources Staff
Floydine Randall, BIA Realty
Pat Madsen, Headstart Director
Lori Ziegler, Headstart Parent Policy Committee
Martina Middletent
Tony LaRoche, Jr.

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Michael B. Jandreau at 10: 01 AM
on February 4, 1987.
Roll call was taken by the Recording Secretary and the
Lord's Prayer was led by Chaplain John Estes, Sr.
1.
INDIAN HEALTH SERVICES
Dr. James Logan gave the Tribal Council a
presentation on the importance of proper levels of fluoride in water fo r i mprove d
dental health.
Mr. Jerry Richards, representative from Dakota Chemicals, gave
a presentation on the cost of changing from the use of sodium fluoride to the
use of liquid hydrofluosolicic acid.
Discussion was held in refe r enc e t o the
feasibility of changing the present fluoridation system.
Motion was made by
Ramona Johnson Wilson to aoorove changing the present fluoridation system to
the newly proposed system.
This motion was seconded by Boyd Gourneau.
Motion
carried with the vote being 4 members for, none opposing, 1 absent and none
not voting.

2.
SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FEASIBILITY SITE STUDY & COST ESTIMATE
Chairman
Jandreau suggested to the Tribal Council that they appoint Alvin Johnson, Sr.
to work with this.
By Council concurrence, it was decided to go along with
the Chairman's recommendation.

3.
APPOINT TWO BOARD MEMBERS TO APPELLATE COURT BOARD - Motion was made by
Ramona Johnson Wilson to appoint John Estes, Sr. to this Board and to advertise
for interest from the community for the other seat.
This motion was se c onded
by Wilma Wilson. Motion carried with the vote being 3 members for, none opposing,
1 absent and 1 not voting.

Chairman Jandreau
APPOINT REPRESENTATIVE TO MID-DAKOTA HOSPITAL BOARD
4.
suggested to the Tribal Council that they consider appointing Nyal Brings as
the Tribe's representative on this Board.
Motion was made by John Estes, Sr.
to appoint Nyal Brings to the Mid-Dakota Hospital Board. This motion was seconded
by Wilma Wilson.
Motion carried with the vote being 3 members for, 1 opposing,
1 absent and none not voting.
5.

APPOINT MEMBER TO LOWER BRULE FARM CORPORATION BOARD -

Motion was made by

Wil ma Wi lson to appoint Boyd Gourneau to this Board.
This motion was seconded
by Ramona Johnson Wilson.
Motion carried with the vote being 4 members for,
none o ppo s ing, 1 absent and none not voting.
6.
APPOINT REPRESENTATIVE TO PIERRE INDIAN LEARNING CENTER BOARD - Motion was
made by Ramona Johnson Wilson to appoint Judy Whitney to this Board, with Rose
Eagle Star as the alternate.
This motion was seconded by J ohn Estes, Sr. Motion
carried with the vote being 4 members for, none opposing , 1 a b sent and none
not voting.
7.
APPOINT MEMBER TO BLACK HILLS STEERING COMMITTEE - Chairman Jandreau informed
the Tribal Council that he would like to see John Est e s, Sr. on this committee
because of the fact that Mr. Estes is bilingual in Engli s h and Lakota.
Motion
was made by Ramona Johnson Wilson to appoint John Estes, Sr. as per the Chairman's
recommendat i on.
This motion was seconded by Boyd Gourneau.
Motion carried
with the vote being 4 members for, none opposing, 1 absent a nd none not v o ti n g.

8.
GENERAL FUND TRAVEL REGULATIONS - Motion was made by Wilma Wilson to set
the travel regulations for travel out of the General Fund the same as the f ederal
regulations on travel.
This motion was seconded by Boyd Gourneau.
Motion carried
with the vote being 4 members for, none opposing, 1 absent and none not voting.
POSSIBLE REDUCTION OF D.O.L. PAYMENT - Motion was made by John Estes, Sr.
to have the Tribal Attorney, David L. Bergren, negotiate with the Department
of Labor on a possible reduction of the Tribe's payment to them.
This motion
was seconded by Boyd Gourneau.
Motion carried with the vote being 4 members
for, none opposing, 1 absent and none not voting.
9.

10.
GENERAL COUNSEL PAYMENT-DAVID L. BERGREN
Two vouchers were submitted
for payment for services rendered in the following amounts:
$1,190.80 and
$132.00.
Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to approve and submit these vouchers
to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for review and approval.
This motion was seconded
by Ramona Johnson Wilson.
Motion carried with the vote being 4 members for,
none opposing, 1 absent and none not voting.
11.
GAYLE ZIEGLER & KEVIN MCGHEE REQUESTS - Gayle Ziegler submitted a request
to the Tribal Council for $150.00 for her daughter, Kathy, who is attending
school in Alburquerque, NM.
A verbal request was also received from Kevin McGhee,
who is also attending school in Alburquerque, NM.
Motion was made by Ramona
Johnson Wilson to approve both requests in the amount of $150.00 each.
This
motion was seconded by Boyd Gourneau.
Motion carried with the vote being 4
members for, none opposing, 1 absent and none not voting.
12.
CARLA BRUGH LAND SALE - Discussion was held in regards to this sale and
the appraisal received on it.
Floydine Randall stated that she could have a
recertification of the appraisal done if the Tribal Council desired .
Motion
was made by Boyd Gourneau to authorize a recertification of the appraisal to
be done.
This motion was seconded by Wilma Wilson.
Motion carried with the
vote being 4 members for, none opposing, 1 absent and none not v o t ing.

13.
RELINQUISHMENT, STEVEN LOUIS QUILT
Motion was made by Ramona J o hnson
Wilson to pass a Resolution to cease proceedings for relinquishment on Steven
Louis Quilt providing that he has not already been enrolled in another t r ibe.
This motion was seconded by John Estes, Sr.
Motion carried with the vot e being
4 members for, none opposing, 1 absent and none not voting.
14.
BERNETTA TRAVERSIE LAND SALE - Motion was made by John Estes, Sr. to request
This motion
the Bureau of Indian Affairs to do a new appraisal on this land.
was seconded by Ramona Johnson Wilson.
Mot i on carried with the vote being 4
members for, none opposing, 1 absent and none not voting.

The meeting was recessed
the same members present.

for

lunch .

The

meeting

reconvened

at

1: 24

PM

with

15.
BETTYE SKUNK LAND SALE REQUEST - Motion was made by John Estes, Sr. to
express an interest in purchasing this land and to request the Bureau of Indian
Affa ir s t o do an appraisal on it.
This motion was seconded by Wilma Wilson.
Motion carried with the vote being 4 members for, none opposing, 1 absent and
none not voting.

16.
FRANK BUNKER LAND SALE - Discussion was held in regard to the proposal
to sell land to the Tribe.
Motion was made by Ramona Johnson Wilson to inform
Mr. Bunker that the Tribe is interested in purchasing his land.
This motion
was seconded by Boyd Gourneau.
Motion carried with the vote being 4 members
for, none opposing, 1 absent and none not voting.
17.
LOWELL VAVRA LAND SALE - Discussion was held in regard to 320 acres which
Mr. Vavra is trying to sell.
Chairman Jandreau asked the Tribal Council i f
they would be interested in buying this land.
By Council concurrence, it was
decided to have Chairman Jandreau inform Mr. Vavra of the Tribe's interest and
to find out what sort of price per acre Mr. Vavra is requesting.

18.
LAWRENCE THOMPSON REAL ESTATE - Motion was made by Wilma Wilson to convey
interest in this land and to request the Bureau of Indian Affairs to do an
appraisal.
This motion was seconded by Boyd Gourneau.
Motion carried with
the vote being 4 members for, none opposing, 1 absent and none not voting.
19.
LEASES
Discussion was held in regards to leases which were cancelled
due to non-payment.
Previously the Tribal Council had taken a ction to pass
a Resolution to give a 60 day extension to these operators.
The Bureau of Indian
Affairs informed the Tribal Council that separate resolutions were needed for
each operator.
Motion was made by Ramona Johnson to wait until the deadline
of this extension and if these leases were still not paid, to advertise these
units locally for 15 days.
If no interest is received within 15 days, these
uni ts will then be advertised on the open market.
This motion was seconded
by Wilma Wilson. Motion carried with the vote being 4 members for, none opposing,
1 absent and none not voting.
Discussion was held in regards to the rate set
on Richard P. Thompson, Sr.'s lease for irrigated land.
Motion was made by
Ramona Johnson Wilson to amend this lease to $15.00 per acre.
This mot i on was
seconded by Wilma Wilson.
Motion carried with the vote being 4 members for,
none opposing, 1 absent and none not voting.
Discussion was held in regard
to Fay Jandreau's lease and Pat Durkin's lease for dry farmland.
Motion was
made by Boyd Gourneau to renew these leases at $10.00 per acre for a period
of 5 years.
This motion was seconded by Ramona Johnson Wilson.
Motion carried
with the vote being 4 members for, none opposing, 1 absent and none not voting.
20.
MARTINA MIDDLETENT APPEAL - Martina Middletent, former Headstart employee,
attended the meeting to appeal her termination.
Discussion was held in regard
to the He adsta r t' s Parent Policy Committee and their decision to t e rminate Mr s .
Middletent.
Pat Madsen, Headstart Director, was asked to attend the meet ing
to explain the reason for Mrs. Middletent' s termination.
Lori Ziegler, Parent
Policy Committee member, was also asked to attend the meeting for the same
purpose.
After a lengthy discussion, motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to uphold
the Parent Policy Committee's decision to terminate Martina Middletent.
This
motion was seconded by Wilma Wilson. Motion carried with the vote being 4 members
for, none opposing, 1 absent and none not voting.
21.
TONY LAROCHE, JR. REQUEST - Mr. LaRoche presented to the Tribal Council
a proposal for him to purchase the Laundromat/Arcade presently owned by William
Ziegler.
This proposal included a request for a commercial loan from the Tribe

in the amoun t o f $36, 000. 00.
By Council concurrence, it was d eci de d t o have
Chairman Jandreau contact Mr. Edwin Miller to have Bureau conduct a b usiness
appraisal on the Laundromat/Arcade.
This was tabled until a business appraisal
is received from the Bureau.
The meeting was recessed until 10:00 AM on February 9, 1987.

The meeting reconvened on February 9, 1987.
Chairman Jandreau called the meeting
to order at 10:07 AM.
Roll call was taken by the Recording Secretary and the
Lord's Prayer was led by Chaplain John Estes, Sr.
All members were present,
with Arnold Sazue arriving late.
Also present at the meeting were Barry Betts,
Pearl Monroe, Tony Laroche, Jr., Larry Mendoza, Annalisa Estes, Joyce Estes
and Clarence Thompson.
22.
PEARL MONROE LAND SALE - Ms. Monroe attended the meeting to ask the Tribal
Council if they would be interested in buying her interest in some land on the
reservation.
Motion was made by Wilma Wilson to purchase Ms. Monroe's interest
for $244.67.
This motion was seconded by Ramona Johnson Wilson.
Motion carried
with the vote being 4 members for, none opposing, 1 absent and none not voting.
21.
TONY LAROCHE REQUEST (continued)
Discussion was held in reference to
the business appraisal which was supposed to have been conducted on Friday,
February 6, 1987.
Mr. Edwin Miller informed the Tribal Council that insuffici e nt
data was supplied and therefore a business appraisal could not be done.
Mr.
LaRoche stated that William Ziegler had a business aooraisal done on the
Laundromat/Arcade. Chairman Jandreau asked the Tribal Council if they would
like to table this matter until more information is supplied.
By Council
concurrence, it was decided to table this matter pending more information.
By Council concurrence, it was also decided to request the Bureau of Indian
Affairs to recertify the business appraisal done on this business.
23.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES-JANUARY 21, 1987 - Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau
to approve the minutes from the Special Meeting held on January 21, 1987.
This
motion was seconded by John Estes, Sr.
Motion carried wi th the vote being 4
members for, none opposing, 1 absent and none not voting.

24.
PROSECUTOR'S POSITION & CLERK'S SALARY INCREASE - Motion was made by Wilma
Wilson to refer this to the Law & Order Committee and to have them present the
Tribal Council with their recommendation.
This motion was seconded by Ramona
Johnson Wilson.
Motion carried with the vote being 4 members for, none opposing,
1 absent and none not voting.
(Arnold Sazue arrived at this time.)
25.
SELECTION OF CRR POSITION, CRR COORDINATOR & JTPA DIRECTOR - By secret
ballot, Darrell Middletent was selected as the Community Health Representative.
Darrell received 4 votes and Reynold E. Goodface received 1 vote.
By secret
ballot, Anita Grassrope was selected as the CHR Coordinator.
Anita received
3 votes and Marlene Crowe received 2 votes.
By secret ballot, Ben Janis was
selected unanimously for the JTPA Director position.

At this time William zielger entered the meeting to answer questions the Council
had in regard to the sale of the Laundromat/Arcade and also to inform them that
his books for his business were open to the Bureau when they wanted to do the
business appraisal.
Discussion was held in reference to how the figures were
reached on the cash flow sheets presented to the Tribal Council.
26.

LOWER

BRULE

HOUSING

AUTHORITY DRAFT RESOLUTION

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held in reference to the wording of this resolution.
it was decided to table this until the afternoon session.
27.

CLARENCE

THOMPSON

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Mr.

Thompson

attended

the

A lengthy discussion was
By Council concurrence

meeting

to

convey

to

the

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Tribal Council and the Bureau of Indian Affairs his interest in the land which
Lawr e n ce Thompson has for sale through the FHA.
Mr. Thompson stated that he
would like to purchase Lawrence Thompson's land if the Tribe was not going to
and also that he would like to be kept informed on the status of this land sale.
The

meeting

recessed

until

1:00

PM

for

lunch.

The

meeting

reconvened

at

1:15

PM with all members present.
28.
GENERAL FUND BUDGET MODIFICATION Fy'87 - Discussion was held in reference
to the need to modify the FY' 87 Operating Budget.
Motion was made by Ramona
Johnson to approve the Fy'87 modified budget.
This motion was seconded by John
Estes, Sr.
Motion carried with the vote being 5 members for, none opposing,
none absent and none not voting.

26.
LOWER BRULE HOUSING AUTHORITY DRAFT RESOLUTION
(continued)
Chairman
Jandreau stated that he had spoken with Debra Isburg, Housing Authority Director,
in reference to rewording this resolution and she had stated that sh e had no
problem with this.
Motion was made by John Estes, Sr. to pass this Resolution
with the changes in wording.
This motion was seconded by Boyd Gourneau. Motion
carried with the vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none
not voting.
29.
DAY CARE RECEIVABLES
Discussion was held in regard to the problem of
collecting on the delinquent accounts.
Suggestion was made to have Grace
Blacksmith, Daycare Director, develop a plan on how to reduce the amount of
recei vables and on how to continue with this program.
It was suggested that
she submit this plan to the Tribal Council for review.

30.
EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND TRAINING - Two repre sen ta ti ve s needed
to be appointed to attend educational training in Las Vegas, NV.
It was stated
that the funds for this training would have to be paid out of the General Fund.
By Council concurrence, it was decided to appoint Ramona Johnson Wilson a nd
John Estes, Sr. to attend this training.
31.
HEALTH EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR - A request had been made from Indian Health
Services to have the Tribal Council appoint a Health Employee of the Year.
Motion was made by Ramona Johnson Wilson to name Dr. Kramer as the Health Employee
of the Year.
Motion died for lack of a second.
By Council concurrence, it
was decided to form a nominating committee for this to consist of Michael B.
Jandreau, Wilma Wilson and John Estes, Sr.
32.
1987 RESERVATION ECONOMIC SUMMIT ON PRIVATE SECTOR JOB CREATION - Discussion
was held on whether or not to send a representative of the Tribe to this summit.
No action was taken at this time.

LIAISON PERSON TO INTERACT WITH NATURAL RESOURCES STAFF - Chairman Jandreau
recommended that the Tribal Council appoint Boyd Gourneau to be their liaison
person as he is currently working with this.
Motion was made by John Estes,
Sr. to approve of the Chairman's recommendation.
This motion was seconded by
Wilma Wilson.
Motion carried with the vote being 5 members for, none opposing,
none absent and none not voting.
33.

GENERAL MEETING WITH THE PUBLIC - It was stated that this meeting has been
set up for March 18, 1987 at 1:00 PM in the Tribal Gym.
John Estes, Sr. stated
that he felt that all Directors, heads of the Committees and Departments should
be present to answer questions.
Motion was made by John Estes, Sr. to approve
of the date, time and place; and to have the Secretary contact all department
heads, directors and committee heads to inform them that their attendance at
this meeting is mandatory.
This motion was seconded by Boyd Gourneau.
Motion
carried with the vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none

34.

not voting.
35.

APPOINTMENT

TO

THE

LOWER

BRULE

CONSTRUCTION

COMPANY

BOARD

OF

DIRECTORS

It was stated that two members of this Board had not attended meetings for
some time and that a representative from the Tribal Council should be appointed
wi th full voting rights.
Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to appoint Arnold
Sazue as the Council's representative with full voting rights.
This motion
was seconded by John Estes, Sr.
Motion carried with the vote being 4 members
for, none opposing, none absent and 1 not voting.
36.
PAT QUIRK REQUEST - Motion was made by Ramona Johnson Wilson to approve
Ms. Quirk's request to use the Tribal Gym on February 18, 1987 to hold a Health
Fair.
This motion was seconded by Boyd Gourneau.
Motion carried with the vote
being 5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

37.
HOMEOWNER LOT ASSIGNMENTS - Motion was made by Wilma Wilson to lease these
lots to the homeowners for a 25 year period at the rate of $1.00 with a renewable
option.
Included in this motion was the stipulation that these leases will
only be in effect as long as the house remains on the lot; and if the home is
moved off the lot, sold or turned back to the Housing Authority at any time
during this lease, the land will automatically revert back to the Tribe.
This
motion was seconded by Ramona Johnson Wilson.
Motion carried with the vote
being 5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.
A request
was received from Aurelia Pourier to be assigned the lot formerly occupied by
Abe Langdeau, Jr., under the same sort of lease.
Motion was made by John Estes,
Sr. to approve this request as done with the other lot leases.
This motion
was seconded by Wilma Wilson.
Motion carried with the vote being 5 members
for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.
38.
SPONSORSHIP OF INDEPENDENT MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM - Motion was made by John
Estes, Sr. to sponsor this team for $455.00 with the stipUlation that as
representatives of the Tribe they conduct themselves in an orderly fashion.
This motion was seconded by Wilma Wilson.
Motion carried with the vote being
5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.
39.
HEADSTART REQUEST FOR USE OF TRIBAL GYM - A request was received from the
Headstart Director to use the Tribal Gym on March 7, 1987 to hold a Bingo.
Motion was made by Ramona Johnson Wilson to approve this request.
This motion
was seconded by Boyd Gourneau.
Motion carried with the vote being 5 members
for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

40.
APPOINT TWO MEMBERS TO SMALL LOANS COMMITTEE - Request was received from
the Chairman of this committee for the Tribal Council to appoint two members
to replace Bessie Estes and Neil Russell.
Motion was made by Ramona Johnson
Wilson to appoint Anita Grassrope and Grace Blacksmith as members to this
commi ttee.
This motion was seconded by John Estes, Sr.
Motion carried with
the vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.
41.
ALVIN JOHSON SALARY INCREASE - Motion was made by Ramona Johnson Wilson
to raise Alvin's salary as per the recommendation of the Utili ties Commission.
This motion was seconded by Wilma Wilson.
Motion carried with the vote being
5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

42.
ABERDEEN AREA AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - Two draft resolutions
were received from the above committee for Council review and possible adoption.
Motion was made by Ramona Johnson Wilson to adopt both resolutions.
This motion
was seconded by Boyd Gourneau.
Motion carried with the vote being 5 members
for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.
43.

LB

WEATHERIZATION

PROGRAM

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A memorandum was received from Shirley Marvin

in reference to this program and the problems which have arisen wi thin this
program.
Discussion was held in reference to the possible options for solutions
No action was
to the problems the Tribe has encountered with this program.
taken at this time.

44.
GRAvlL & REPAIR OF LEO AND SALLY DURKIN'S ROADS - Discussion was held with
the Bureau of Indian Affairs in regards to repairing and graveling Sally and
Leo Durkin's roads.
Edwin Miller stated that the Bureau would made ditches
on Leo's road to prevent the road from becoming muddy and inaccessable, then
in the spring they would haul pit-run gravel to reinforce this road.
On Sally's
road, patchwork and sweetening are scheduled for this spring.
Mr. Miller also
stated that the gravel needed to repair both roads would have to come out of
the Durkin Gravel Pit.
45.
VERBAL REPORTS FROM SCOTT JONES, WILMA WILSON & JOHN ESTES, SR. - Scott
Jones and Wilma Wilson both gave verbal reports to the Tribal Council on a
workshop they had both attended in Rapid City, SD in reference to Education.
John Estes, Sr., who had attended a Black Hills Steering Committee Meeting,
gave a verbal report to the Council on the issues that had been discussed.
ADJOURNMENT -

with no further business, Chairman Jandreau entertained a motion
to adjourn the meeting.
Boyd Gourneau made a motion to adjourn.
This motion was seconded by John Estes, Sr.
Motion carried with
the vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none
not voting.

CERTIFICATION
The foregoing is a true and correct transcript of a Regular Meeting held
the Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Council on the 4th & 9th days of February, 1987.

by

LOWER BRULE SIOUX TRIBAL COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
FEBRUARY 13, 1987

PRESENT:

Michael B. Jandreau, Chairman
Ramona Johnson Wilson
Wilma Wilson
John Estes, Sr.
Boyd Gourneau
Arnold Sazue

ALSO PRESENT:

ABSENT:

None

Ron Brugh

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Michael B.
Roll call was taken by the Recording Secretary and the
by Chaplain John Estes, Sr.

Jandreau at 11: 41
Lord's Prayer was

AM.
led

1. CARLA BRUGH LAND SALE - Ron Brugh, Carla Brugh's husband, attended the meeting
to ask the Tribal Council what sort of action, if any, they were going to take
in regards to Mrs. Brugh's pending land sale with the Tribe.
Mr. Brugh also
requested, that if the Tribe decided to purchase this 1/7 interest in LB-2002,
that an immediate downpayment and binder be paid as his wife and he are having
financial difficulties.
Motion was made by Ramona Johnson Wilson for the
following:
1) to purchase Carla Brugh's 1/7 interest in LB-2002 for the appraised
value; 2) to make an immediate downpayment and binder to Mr. Brugh as requested;
3) to modify the FY' 87 budget to set up a line item to pay Mrs. Brugh the
remaining balance owed; and 4) to request 60 days before the remaining balance
owed has to be paid.
This motion was seconded by Wilma Wilson.
Motion carried
with the vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.
Ron Brugh then thank the Tribal Council for their time.

2. SERVICE LINE AGREEMENT FOR ANNETTE BIG EAGLE - Motion was made by John Estes,
Sr. to grant Annette Big Eagle a service line agreement.
This motion was seconded
by Ramona Johnson wilson.
Motion carried with the vote being 5 members for,
none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

3.
HELEN & DELMAR SMITH REQUEST - Motion was made by John Estes, Sr. to request
Indian Health Services to give emergency assistance to Mr. & Mrs. Smith under
Project 83-349.
This motion was seconded by Ramona Johnson Wilson.
Motion
carried with the vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none
not voting.
4.
JANET TRAVERSIE REQUEST - Verbal request was received from Mrs. Traversie
to ask the Tribal Council to support her in her request to Indian Health Services
to pay medical bills which she incurred but cannot pay.
Motion was made by
Boyd Gourneau to support Janet Traversie.
This motion was seconded by Wilma
Wilson.
Motion carried with the vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none
absent and none not voting.
5.
A.N.A. PELLETING OPERATION - Motion was made by Ramona Johnson Wilson to
approve the purchase of a Bobcat 743 and of a Stationary Buster 1100 with 150
HP electric motor.
This motion was seconded by Wilma Wilson.
Motion carried
with the vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.
Motion was made by Ramona Johnson ~.vilson to approve of the placement of the
pelleting facility at the Rodeo Grounds.
This motion was seconded by Wilma
Wilson.
Motion carried with the vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none
absent and none not voting.
Motion was made by Ramona Johnson Wilson to approve
negotiations with Gourneau Brothers Construction for the building of the pelleting

facili ty.
This motion was seconded by Wilma Wilson.
Motion ca r ried with the
v o te being 5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.
LEASES - Discussion was held in reference to the lease which was formerly
referred to as Lease #22-002-8386.
Motion was made by John Estes, Sr. to split
this lease
add a portion of it to Range Unit # 5 and add the other portion
to Range Unit #14; and to advertise for bids on the portion in Range Unit #14.
This motion was seconded by Arnold Sazue.
Motion carried with the vote being
5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.
6.

7.
RICHARD P. THOMPSON, SR. LEASE - The Tribal Council was informed that Mr.
Thompson does not wish to irrigate the land under his lease and therefore wishes
to have this land re-classified as dry farmland.
Motion was made by John Estes,
Sr. to have the Bureau of Indian Affairs re-classify this as dry farmland; and
when the re-classification is done to lower Mr. Thompson's lease to $10.00 per
acre.
Included in this motion was the stipulation that should Mr. Thompson
irrigate this land at any time during the lease, the lease will be re-evaluated
and the rate would be increased to $15.00 per acre for irrigated farm land.
This motion was seconded by Boyd Gourneau.
Motion carried with the vote being
5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

RATIFY RESOLUTION NO. 87-45 - Motion was made by Ramona Johnson Wilson to
ratify this Resolution. This motion was seconded by Arnold Sazue. Motion carried
with the vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.
8.

ADJOURNMENT

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With no further business, Chairman Jandreau entertained a motion
to adjourn the meeting.
Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to
adjourn.
This motion was seconded by Wilma Wilson. Motion carried
with the vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none absent
and none not voting.
CERTIFICATION

The foregoing is a true and correct transcript of the Minutes of a Special Meeting
held by the Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Council on the 13th day of February, 1987.

Bettina R. Rekow;'Record·ng Secretary

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LOWER BRULE SIOUX TRIBAL COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
March 4 & 5, 1987

PRESENT:

Michael B. Jandreau, Chairman
Ramona Johnson Wilson
Wilma Wilson
John Estes, Sr.
Boyd Gourneau
Arnold Sazue

ALSO PRESENT:

ABSENT:

None

Richard P. Thompson, Sr., LBCC Board of Directors
Edwin Miller, Agency Superintendant
Charles Langdeau, LBCC Board of Directors
David L. Bergren, General Counsel
Gary Busack, Tri-County State Bank

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Michael B. Jandreau, at 10:40 A.M.
Roll call was taken by the Recording Secretary and the Lord s Prayer was led
by Chaplain John Estes, Sr.
I

Ramona Johnson Wilson stated that she wanted it reflected in these minutes
that she felt it was disrespectful that all Tribal Council members were not
present at 9:00 AM for the Alcoholism film.
She stated that Chairman Jandreau
and Mr. Greg Miller had issued a Memorandum requesting that all Council members
be present for this film.
It was her opinion that by not being present at
the requested time, it was showing disrespect for Mr. Miller.
1.
LOWER BRULE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY - Chairman Jandreau stated that only one
member of the Board of Directors and one employee was present from this company.
He also stated that Gary Busack and David L. Bergren were the ones who wanted
this meeting to discuss the status of this company and the money owed out by
the company.
By Council concurrence, it was decided to table this matter until
Mr. Bergren and Mr Busack arrived.

2.
FRANK BUNKER LAND SALE - Discussion was held in reference to buying this
land, and the action that was taken on this at the last Tribal Council meeting.
(David Bergren and Gary Busack arrived at this time.)
LOWER BRULE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY (continued)
Discussion was held in
reference to the current financial status of the Lower Brule Construction
Company.
Discussion was also held in regards to completing the project in
Fort Yates, N.D.
The Tribal Council then went into Executive Session.
When
Executi ve Session was over, Boyd Gourneau made a motion for the following:
1)
to pay John Swanson a final expense check of $395.44;
2)
to have Edwin
Miller, Art Batin, David Bergren and Bettina Rekow deliver this check to Mr.
Swanson and to obtain any and all documents in Mr. Swanson s possession in
reference to the Construction Company; and 3)
to hire a Construction Expert
to close-out Project 8D6-21 in Fort Yates, N.D.
This motion was seconded by
Ramona Johnson.
Motion was carried with the vote being 5 members for, none
opposing, none absent and none not voting.
1.

I

3. PAT MUNSON - Ms. Munson discussed the possible closing of the Daycare Center
in Lower Brule.
She stated that if the Tribe wanted her to, she would help
Grace Blacksmith in whatever way she could. She also stated that she was looking
for good candidates for foster parents here in Lower Brule. Ms. Munson informed
the Tribal Council that she would be holding a meeting in Fort Thompson on
March 12, 1987 on foster care for anyone interested in becoming a foster parent.

The meeting recessed at 3:20
PM with all members present.

PM

for

lunch.

The

meeting

reconvened at

3: 59

4.
NORTHWEST RANCH COWBOYS ASSOCIATION - Motion was made by Wilma Wilson to
refer this to the Rodeo Association.
This motion was seconded by Ramona Johnson
Wilson.
Motion was carried with the vote being 5 members for, none opposing,
none absent and none not voting.

5.
LAKOTA OMNICIYE OF BLACK HILLS STATE COLLEGE - Request was received for
a donation to hold their annual Pow-Wow.
Motion was made by Ramona Johnson
Wilson to approve a donation of $50.00.
This motion was seconded by John Estes,
Sr.
Motion carried with the vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none
absent and none not voting.
MARIE CHARGER'S REQUEST - Request was received from Mrs. Charger for use
of the Tribal Gym on March 20th & 27th, 1987 to hold benefit dances for softball
fees.
Motion was made by John Estes, Sr. to approve of this request and to
appoint Ramona Johnson Wilson to inspect the area to insure that this area
is cleaned up properly.
This motion was seconded by Boyd Gourneau.
Motion
carried with the vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none
not voting.
6.

7.
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF UTAH
A resolution was received from Arlene
Thompson, Tribal Secretary from the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe to have the
above society microfilm enrollment records.
Also included with this resolution
was the recommendation that the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe have their enrollment
records microfilmed.
Motion was made by Wilma Wilson to decline this offer.
This motion was seconded by Arnold Sazue.
Motion carried with the vote being
5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

8.
CYNTHIA FIRE CLOUD & RUBY FIRE CLOUD REQUESTS/EDUCATIONAL GRANTS - Request
was received from the above for educational grants.
Both are attending school
at United Tribes Educational Center in Bismark, North Dakota.
Motion was made
by Ramona Johnson Wilson to approve educational grants for both in the amount
of $150.00 each.
This motion was seconded by Boyd Gourneau.
Motion carried
wi th the vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none not
voting.
9.
SPONSOR SHAWN BOLMAN IN SOUTH DAKOTA ALL STAR GAME - Motion was made by
Wilma Wilson to sponsor Shawn Bolman and to donate $25.00 to the above
organization.
This motion was seconded by Boyd Gourneau.
Motion was carried
wi th the vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none not
voting.

10.
JAN BROUSE REQUEST - Mrs. Brouse requested assistance under IHS Project
AB-83-349 to correct her drain field problem.
Mrs. Brouse also requested
assistance under this same project to get water & sewer services hooked up
to a trailer house located on her homesite.
Motion was made by Wilma Wilson
to approve both requests.
This motion was seconded by John Estes, Sr.
Motion
carried with the vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none
not voting.
11.
JACKETS WITH LOGO - A proposal was submitted by Larry Mendoza, Jr. to
make jackets with the Tribe's logo printed on them.
By Council concurrence,
it was decided to purchase one jacket as a sample.
Also by Council concurrence,
it was decided to contact Smith's Sport Shop in Pierre, South Dakota to compare
prices.

The meeting was recessed until March 5, 1987.

The meeting reconvened at 1:00 PM on March 5, 1987, with all members present.
2.
FRANK BUNKER LAND SALE (continued) - Discussion was held in reference to
the above on the sale of his land to the Tribe.
Motion was made by Ramona
Johnson Wilson to have a proposal written up and submit it to Tri-County State
Bank for possible financing .
This motion was seconded by John Estes, Sr.
Motion carried with the vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none absent
and none not voting.

12.
LEGISLATIVE STAFF POSITION - Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to send
a letter of support for Marylee Johns for this position.
This motion was
seconded by Ramona Johnson Wilson. Motion carried with the vote being 5 members
for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.
13.
PROPOSAL FOR ADDITION - A proposal was received from Gourneau Brothers
Construction to build an addition between the Tribal Administration Office
and the Finance Office for $10,364.00.
Motion was made by Wilma Wilson to
approve this proposal. This motion was seconded by Arnold Sazue. Motion carried
wi th the vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none not
voting.
14.
DR. BOWEN & DR. SUNWALL - As per the recommendation of the Aberdeen Area
Tribal Health Board, motion was made by Ramona Johnson Wilson to send a letter
of request to the above for their attendance at the April Aberdeen Area
Chairmen's Health Board Meeting to be held on April 14-16, 1987.
This motion
was seconded by Arnold Sazue.
Motion carried with the vote being 5 members
for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.
15.
BETTYE SKUNK REQUEST
Request was received from Bettye Skunk for a
$2,000.00 loan against the sale of her land to the Tribe.
Motion was made
by Wilma Wilson to pay Mrs. Skunk a $2,000.00 downpayment and to pay the
remaining balance on December 1, 1987 with 7% interest on the unpaid balance.
This motion was seconded by Arnold Sazue. Motion carried with the vote being
5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

16.
PAT QUIRK REQUEST - Request was received from Ms. Quirk to use the Tribal
Gym to hold a Health Fair on March 25, 1987 and to use the old Elderly Nutrition
Center to hold exercise classes.
Motion was made by Ramona Johnson Wilson
to approve the request for the use of the Tribal Gym and to have Ms. Quirk
meet with Jewel Flute on the use of the old Elderly Nutrition Center.
This
motion was seconded by Wilma Wilson.
Motion carried with the vote being 5
members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

17.
DRAFT RESOLUTION FOR CORE MANAGEMENT - Motion was made by Ramona Johnson
Wilson to pass a Resolution approving the Core Management Grant.
This motion
was seconded by John Estes, Sr.
Motion carried with the vote being 5 members
for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.
The meeting recessed for the Alcohol Awareness BaIlon Send-Off.
reconvened promptly afterwards.

The meeting

18. SWINE OPERATION & SAND LIVESTOCK SYSTEMS - Motion was made by Wilma Wilson
to table this matter until such time as the Frank Bunker land sale is completed.
This motion was seconded ' by Boyd Gourneau.
Motion carried with the vote being
5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

19.
JIM SCHAFFER - Mr. Schaffer informed the Tribal Council that he would
like to trade 320 acres of his land, described as follows:
SW~ of Section
9, R. 73W, T. l07N, and NW~ of Section 13, R. 75W, T. 107N, Fifth Principal

Meridian, Lyman County, S. D.: for 160 acres of the Tribe's land, described
as follows:
SW~
of Section 29, R. 76W, T. 106N, Fifth Principal Meridian,
Lyman County, S. D.
Besides trading these lands, Mr. Schaffer said he would
pay the Tribe $1,000.00 per year for 4 years. Motion was made by Ramona Johnson
Wilson to request the Bureau of Indian Affairs to do appraisals on the above
described lands.
This motion was seconded by John Estes, Sr.
Motion carried
wi th the vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none not
voting.
20.
BERNETTA TRAVERSIE LAND SALE
Ms. Traversie's undivided interests in
LB-2024 & LB-2032 were appraised by the Bureau of Indian Affairs at $1,346.00.
Motion was made by John Estes, Sr. to purchase Ms. Traversie' s interest in
the above allotments.
This motion was seconded by Ramona Johnson Wilson.
Motion carried with the vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none absent
and none not voting.

21. TONY LAROCHE, JR. PROPOSAL - Discussion was held on Mr. LaRoche's proposal
to purchase the Arcade/Laundromat and to get a loan from the Tribe in the amount
of $36,000.00 to purchase such.
No action was taken at this time.
22.
GENERAL COUNSEL PAYMENT - DAVID L. BERGREN - Submitted was one voucher
for payment in the amount of $339.93 for the period of January 2, 1987 through
February 4, 1987.
Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to approve payment of the
General Counsel billing and to send it to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for
review and approval.
This motion was seconded by John Estes, Sr. Motion carried
wi th the vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none not
voting.

23.
WEATHERIZATION/DOE was taken at this time.

Discussion was held in reference to this.

No action

24.
OMAHA TRIBAL LAND LITIGATION - Motion was made by Ramon Johnson Wilson
to send a letter of support to the Omaha Tribe.
This motion was seconded by
Wilma Wilson.
Motion carried with the vote being 5 members for, none opposing,
none absent and none not voting.
25.
THREE (3) DRAFT RESOLUTIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL EXPANSION PROGRAM - Motion
was made by Ramona Johnson Wilson to pass all three (3) Resolutions.
This
motion was seconded by Boyd Gourneau.
Motion carried with the vote being 5
members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

21. TONY LAROCHE, JR. PROPOSAL (continued) - Mr. LaRoche and Mr. William Ziegler
entered the meeting.
Discussion was held in reference to Mr. LaRoche's proposal.
Motion was made by Ramona Johnson Wilson to pass a Resolution supporting Mr.
LaRoche's proposal for $36,000.00 based upon the Bureau of Indian Affair's
approval of his grant.
This motion was seconded by John Estes, Sr.
The vote
being 2 members for, 3 opposing, none absent and none not voting, motion died.
Motion was made by Arnold Sazue to bring the above motion back to the floor.
This motion was seconded by Ramona Johnson Wilson.
The vote being 3 members
for, 2 opposing, none absent, and none not voting, the motion died due to lack
of 4 affirmative votes.
26. MR. EDWIN MILLER REPORT - Mr. Edwin Miller, Agency Superintendent, reported
that he had picked up what was left in Mobridge by John Swanson.
Mr. Miller
stated that David Bergren had contacted John Swanson and arranged for the two
of them to pick up the rest of the files in Aberdeen on the following day.

27.
SAGKEENG CULTURAL EDUCATION CENTER to this matter.

No discussion was held in reference

28.
SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM - Motion was made by John Estes, Sr. to approve
of the Summer Food Service Program.
This motion was seconded by Wilma wilson.
Motion carried with the vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none absent
and none not voting.
29.
CROP LAND SALE - This land is being sold by Seth Allen.
Discussion was
held in reference to this sale.
No action was taken at this time.
30.

By secret ballot, the Tribal Council
Grassrope for the position of Accounts Payable Technician.
3 for Diane Grassrope, 1 for Lucille Skunk and 1 for Brenda

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE TECHNICIAN POSITION -

selected Diane
The vote being
Estes.

31VANCE JANDREAU'S RESIGNATION - A letter of resignation was received from
Vance Jandreau resigning his position as Tribal Lay Prosecutor.
Motion was
made by Wilma Wilson to post job announcements for the Lay Prosecutor's position.
This motion was seconded by Ramona Johnson Wilson.
Motion carried with the
vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.
32.
BARBARA RED WOLF LAND SALE APPLICATIONS - Two (2) land sale applications
were recei ved from Mrs. Red Wolf to sell her undivided interest in LB-2024
and LB-2032.
Motion was made by Wilma Wilson to request an appraisal be done
on Mrs. Red Wolf's interest in these allotments.
This motion was seconded
by Ramona Johnson Wilson.
Motion carried with the vote being 5 members for,
none opposing, none absent and none not voting.
33.
MCGLADREY, HEnRICKSON & PULLEN - Proposals were received from this firm
to do the FY-88 Indirect Cost Proposal and to perform the audit for the Tribe
on all grants and contracts which ended September 30, 1986.
Motion was made
by Ramona Johnson Wilson to approve these proposals.
This motion was seconded
by Boyd Gournea u.
Motion carried with the vote being 5 members for, none
opposing, none absent and none not voting.

34.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - FEBRUARY 4, 9, & 13th, 1987 - Motion was made by
John Estes, Sr. to approve the minutes from the meetings held on the above
dates.
This motion was seconded by Boyd Gourneau.
Motion carried with the
vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.
35.
BILL THOMPSON/PILC SCHOOL BOARD
Discussion was held in reference to
the replacement of Bill Thompson on the Pierre Indian Learning Center School
Board.
Motion was made by John Estes, Sr. to leave Judy Whitney on this board
as Bill Thompson's replacement.
This motion was seconded by Wilma Wilson.
Motion carried with the vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none absent
and none not voting.

36.
PORTABLE CEMENT PLANT - An offer was received to have the Tribe purchase
a portable cement plant.
Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to decline this
offer.
This motion was seconded by Arnold Sazue.
Motion carried with the
vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

-

Motion was made by John Estes, Sr. to
obtain a copy of the contract between the Lower Brule Construction Company
Motion carried
This motion was seconded by Wilma Wilson.
and Mr. Bergren.
opposing,
none
absent
and none not
for,
none
members
with the vote being 5
voting.
37.

38.

a
AM.

DAVID

BERGREN

DOR,

LBCC

Special

&

BILLINGS

EDUCATION

Meeting

to

TO

-

discuss

LBCC

By Council
the above

concurrence, it was decided to hold
issues, on March 12, 1987 at 10: 00

39.
KMG HURm~AN BILLING - Two (2) bills were submitted for final payment to
this firm.
Motion was made by Ramona Johnson Wilson to approve payment of
the above.
This motion was seconded by Wilma Wilson.
Motion carried with
the vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.
40. USD - A letter was received from the University of South Dakota in reference
to the State's Centennial Celebration.
Motion was made by Ramona Johnson Wilson
to refer this to the Pow-Wow Committee.
This motion was seconded by Boyd
Gourneau.
Motion carried with the vote being 5 members for, none opposing,
none absent and none not voting.
41.
STUART & STEVEN LANGDEAU'S REQUEST - Request was received from Stuart
and Steven Langdeau to lease Range Unit #8, formerly held by John Langdeau.
Motion was made by Ramona Johnson Wilson to give the above 60 days to notify
the Tribe of their credit status with Indian Credit and to defer payment of
this Range Unit until June 5, 1987.
This motion was seconded by Wilma Wilson.
Motion carried with the vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none absent
and none not voting.
42.
BERNADETTE KING REQUEST - Request was received from Ms. King to have her
road to her home graveled.
Motion was made by Ramona Johnson Wilson to refer
this request to the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
This motion was seconded by
Arnold Sazue.
Motion carried with the vote being 5 members for, none opposing,
none absent and none not voting.
43.
INTER-AGENCY COMMIT'l'EE ON CHILD CARE - Motion was made by Ramona Johnson
Wilson to support the formation of this committee.
This motion was seconded
by John Estes, Sr.
Motion carried with the vote being 5 members for, none
absent and none not voting.

44.
DONATE BUFFALO TO INMED & TRIBAL MEMBERS - Motion was made by John Estes,
Sr. for the Tribe to donate a buffalo to the INMED Program, to donate a buffalo
to the Tribal Members and to have the Tribe pay for the slaughtering and
processing of both.
This motion also included having Boyd Gourneau contact
the Wildlife Department to have the hides tanned.
This motion was seconded
by Ramona Johnson Wilson.
Motion carried with the vote being 5 members for,
none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

ADJOURNMENT -

with no further business, Chairman Jandreau entertained a motion
to adjourn the meeting.
Motion was made by John Estes, Sr. to
adjourn.
This motion was seconded by Ramona Johnson Wilson.
Motion carried with the vote being 5 members for, none opposing
none absent and none not voting.

CERTIFICATION
The foregoing is a true and correct transcript of the Minutes of a Regular
Meeting, held by the Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Council on the 4th and 5th days
of March, 1987.

LOWER BRULE SIOUX TRIBAL COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
March 12, 1987

PRESENT:

Michael B. Jandreau, Chairman
Ramona Johnson Wilson
Wilma Wilson
John Estes, Sr.
Boyd Gourneau
Arnold Sazue
(arrived late)

ALSO PRESENT:

ABSENT:

None

Edwin Miller, Agency Superintendent
Joe Blacksmith, DOR Employee
Kara Gourneau, DOR Employee
Dallas Michalek, DOR Employee
George Small Jumper, DOR Employee
Barry Betts, BIA Land Operations
Ken Parr, BIA Natural Resources
Charles Langdeau, LBCC Board of Directors
Bill Thompson, LBCC Board of Directors
William Schmidt, Education Superintendent
David L. Bergren, General Counsel
Bryce Johnson, Colonial Insurance

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jandreau at 10: 35 AM.
Roll call
was taken by the Recording Secretary and the Lord's Prayer was led by Chaplain
John Estes, Sr.

1.
MATERNAL CHILD AND HEALTH BUDGET - Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to
pass a Resolution approving this budget.
This motion was seconded by John
Estes, Sr.
Motion carried with the vote being 4 members for, none opposing,
one absent and none not voting.

2.
WILLIAM SCHMIDT-EDUCATION - Mr. Schmidt informed the Tribal Council that
he would be attending a meeting in Albuquerque, NM on education.
He stated
that Mr. Ross Swimmer would be at this meeting to discuss his initiatives and
also to discuss the 1987 Alcohol & Drug Bill.
Chairman Jandreau stated that
if the meeting was open to outside participants, he would like to attend.
A lengthly discussion was held in regards to the various Bureau funded programs
on the reservation, and also in reference to Mr. Swimmer's attempt to turn
over reservation schools to the state.

3.
LEASES - Discussion was held in reference to Richard P. Thompson, Sr.'s
leases.
Draft Resolutions on these were presented to the Tribal Council for
approval.
Motion was made by Wilma Wilson to pass these Resolutions.
This
motion was seconded by Ramona Johnson Wilson.
Motion carried with the vote
being 4 members for, none opposing, one absent and none not voting.

4.
NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER/GYM
A memorandum was received from Shirley Marvin
No action was taken at this
in reference to the vandalism of the Tribal Gym.
time.
5. DEPARTMENT OF OUTDOOR RECREATION - Chairman Jandreau stated that John Estes,
Sr. had requested to have all the employees of this program present at this
meeting to answer questions.
A lengthly discussion wsa held in reference to
the audit conducted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs on the Department of Outdoor
Recreation.
(Arnold Sazue arrived at this time.)
Motion was made by John

Estes, Sr. to have an indepth financial audit on the Department of Outdoor
Recreation as far back as they could go.
This motion was seconded by Boyd
Gourneau.
Motion carried with the vote being 5 members for, none opposing,
none absent and none not voting.
6.
LOWER BRULE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Chairman Jandreau stated that Edwin
Miller, David Bergren, Ramona Johnson Wilson and Bettina Rekow had attempted
to meet with the Standing Rock Housing Authority and that the Housing Authority
had refused to discuss the issues at hand.
A discussion was held in reference
to the al ternati ves the Lower Brule Construction Company has in dealing with
the parties involved.
Motion was made by Ramona Johnson Wilson to have David
Bergren proceed with the Architectural Engineer.
This motion was seconded
by Wilma Wilson.
Motion carried with the vote being 5 members for, none
opposing, none absent and none not voting.
7.
APPOINT MEMBERS TO LAW AND ORDER COMMITTEE - By Council
was decided to put the people recommended on this committee.

concurrence,

it

8.
JEAN BOLMAN REQUEST - Discussion was held in reference to changing Ms.
Bolman's Range Unit Permit to a farm/pasture lease.
This was tabled until
Chairman Jandreau could contact Ms. Bolman to find out exactly what her request
consisted of.

The meeting recessed at 1:30 PM for lunch.

The meeting reconvened at 2:42 PM with all members present with Ramona Johnson
Wilson arriving late.
COLONIAL INSURANCE
9.
Mr. Bryce Johnson, Colonial Agent, gave the Tribal
Council a presentation on accident and life insurance.
(Ramona Johnson Wilson
arrived at this time.)
Mr. Johnson requested to be able to talk to the Tribal
Employees and if he could get 5 or more interested, to form a group plan.
Motion was made by John Estes, Sr. to approve this request.
This motion was
seconded by Boyd Gourneau.
Motion carried with the vote being 5 members for,
none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

10.
JED DEE/STATE RENDEZOUS - Mr. Dee was present at the meeting to ask the
Tribal Council if it would be possible to hold the State Rendezous on the Lower
Brule Sioux Reservation.
Mr. Dee belongs to a Black Powder group.
Mr. Dee
then gave the Tribal Council a presentation on his group and the origination
of this type of group.
Motion was made by John Estes, Sr. to approve Mr. Dee's
request and to have someone take him to look at possible locations. This motion
was seconded by Ramona Johnson Wilson.
Motion carried with the vote being
5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.
GARFIELD GRASSROPE REQUEST - Mr. Grassrope requested assistance on a sewer
problem he has on his homesite. Motion was made by John Estes, Sr. to request
assistance for Mr. Grassrope under IHS Project 83-349. This motion was seconded
by Ramona Johnson Wilson.
Motion carried with the vote being 5 members for,
none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

11.

12.
LAW & ORDER COMMITTEE ON BANNING ALCOHOL - Discussion was held in regards
to the recommendations made by this committee to combat alcohol abuse on the
reservation.
By Council concurrence, it was decided to bring this issue up
at the general Public Meeting and get the public's opinion on it.
13.
DAYCARE AIDE - Discussion was held in reference to the need to hire an
aide to work at the Daycare Center.
By Council concurrence, it was decided
that the Tribal Council would work with Grace Blacksmith to hire some temporary
help.

ADJOURNMENT - With not further business, Chairman Jandreau entertained a motion
to adjourn.
Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to adjourn the meeting.
This
motion was seconded by Wilma Wilson.
Motion carried with the vote being 5
members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

CERTIFICATION
The foregoing is a true and correct transcript of Minutes of a Special Meeting
held by the Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Council on the 12th day of March, 1987.

Bettin R. Rekow,

LOWER BRULE SIOUX TRIBAL COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 1, 1987

PRESENT:

ABSENT:

Michael B. Jandreau, Chairman
Ramona Johnson Wilson
Wilma wilson
John Estes, Sr.
Boyd Gourneau
Arnold Sazue

ALSO PRESENT:

None

Bob Kelly, Doss-Costello-Kelly Agency
Carl Kruger, BIA Land Operations

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Michael B.
Roll call was taken by the Recording Secretary and the
by Chaplain John Estes, Sr.

Jandreau at 12: 45 PM.
Lord's Prayer was led

1. BOB KELLY - Mr. Kelly informed the Tribal Council that if the Tribe continued
getting the Health Insurance through their present company, that the premium
rates would increase considerably.
Mr. Kelly suggested changing companies
and proceeded to explain the new company.
Motion was made by Ramona Johnson
Wilson to change companies to carry the Tribe's Health Insurance.
This motion
was seconded by John Estes, Sr.
Motion carried with the vote being 5 members
for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.
(Chairman Jandreau left
the meeting at this time.)

Three telephone bids for repair of the Transit Bus
were presented. Motion was made by Arnold Sazue to go with the bid from Willrodt
Motors, but to find out what "unforeseen costs" would be and whether or not
this bid included labor.
This motion was seconded by Wilma wilson.
Motion
carried with the vote being 4 members for, none opposing, one absent and none
not voting.
2.

TRANSIT

BUS

REPAIR

-

Motion was made by Arnold Sazue to
pass this resolution for funding for the CDBG program.
This motion was seconded
by Boyd Gournea u.
Motion carried with the vote being 4 members for, none
opposing, one absent and none not voting.
3.

DRAFT

RESOLUTION

FOR

CDBG

FUNDING

-

4.
TED ROUILLARD LEASE - Request was received from Mr. Rouillard asking for
renewal of his lease on 95 acres and also requesting an extension on payment
of this lease.
Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to renew this lease and to
grant a sixty (60) day extension on payment.
This motion was seconded by John
Estes, Sr.
Motion carried with the vote being 4 members for, none opposing,
one absent and none not voting.
(Chairman Jandreau returned to the meeting
at this time.)

5.
DRAFT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH TRIBAL OWNED FOR PROFIT CORPORATION - Motion
was made by John Estes, Sr. to pass the resolution establishing a tribal owned
for-profit corporation.
This motion was seconded by Wilma Wilson.
Motion
carried with the vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none
not voting.
6.
UNITY CONFERENCE - Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to explore the potential
of sending someone, with some youth, to thi s with funding coming from either
JTPA or from donations solicited from bingo organizations. This motion was
seconded by Wilma Wilson.
Motion carried with the vote being 5 members for,

non e opposing, none absent and none not voting.
7.
IHS PROJECT iAB-83-349 - A letter was received from Curtis Bossert, IHS
District Engineer, in reference to whether or not the Tribal Council had any
other people they wanted to add to the list for assistance under this project.
By Council concurrence, it was decided to add Viola Quilt, Jo Ann Crazy Bull
and Delilah Kenyon to the list for assistance.
8.
DOCKET 174
Discussion
was taken at this time.

was

held

in

reference

to

this bill.

No action

9.
SOUTH DAKOTA INDIAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION - A letter was received from Governor
George Mickelson requesting the Tribal Council to name someone to represent
the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe on this commission. Motion was made by John Estes,
Sr. to appoint Abe Langdeau, Jr. to this commission, with Sheryl D. Scott as
his alternate.
This motion was seconded by Wilma Wilson.
Motion carried with
the vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.
RENEW MARILYN HARMON LEASE 123-005-8487 - Motion was made by Wilma Wilson
to renew this lease.
This motion was seconded by Ramona Johnson Wilson. Motion
carried with the vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none
not voting.
10.

A proposal was received from Mark Powers
to paint a mural in the Tribal Gym.
He is requesting $500.00 plus $75.00 for
materials.
Motion was made by Wilma iHlson to approve this proposal and to
pay him half the money now, and the other half when the mural is completed.
This motion was seconded by John Estes, Sr. Motion carried with the vote being
5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.
11.

PROPOSAL FOR MURAL IN TRIBAL GYM -

12.
DRAFT RESOLUTION FOR MASTER HEALTH PROPOSAL - Motion was made by Wilma
Wilson to pass this resolution on funding for the Master Health Proposal.
This motion was seconded by Arnold Sazue.
Motion carried with the vote being
5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.
13.
CAPITAL AREA COUNSELING SERVICES - Discussion was held in reference to
a letter received from the Capital Area Counseling Services requesting a letter
of support of a proposal to obtain funding for outreach services in Fort Thompson
and Lower Brule.
Motion was made by John Estes, Sr.
to support this
organization provided it doesn't diminish monies for the Dakota Indian
Foundation.
This motion was seconded by Ramona Johnson Wilson.
Motion carried
wi th the vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none not
voting.

14.
BUREAU OF CENSUS - A letter was received from the Director of the Bureau
of Census requesting the Tribal Council to name a liaison person for the 1990
Census. By Council concurrence, it was decided to table this matter.
15.
LOWER BRULE DAY CARE CENTER - A letter was received from Grace Blacksmith,
Day Care Director, requesting that the Tribal Council mandate Tribal employees
who have delinquent accounts and who are presently utilizing the Day Care Center
sign a payroll deduction for $25.00 additional to be placed on their delinquent
amounts until such amount is zero.
Motion was made by Arnold Sazue to pass
a resolution as per Mrs. Blacksmith's recommendation.
This motion was seconded
by Ramona Johnson Wilson.
Motion carried with the vote being 5 members for,
none opposing, none absent and none not voting.
16.

CHARLES

to attend Job

FLUTE

Corp.

- Mr. Flute requested assistance for necessities
Motion was made by Ramona Johnson Wilson to approve an

REQUEST

an educational grant in the amount of $150.00 for Mr. Flute.
This motion was
seconded by Wilma Wilson.
Motion carried with the vote being 5 members for,
none opposing, none absent and none not voting.
17.
LAND SALE REQUESTS
A land sale application was received from Joseph
Ole Sawalla, Jr. for his undivided l..! interest in LB-97, Alice Forked Butte
Allotment.
Motion was made by Wilma Wilson to request the Bureau of Indian
Affairs to do an appraisal on this interest.
This motion was seconded by Arnold
Sazue.
Motion carried with the vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none
absent and none not voting.
Land sale applications were also received from
Wanda Estes, Connie Bad Horse and Janice Bad Horse Larson for their interest
in LB-2024 & LB-2032. Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to purchase the interests
of Ms.
Estes, Ms. Bad Horse and Ms. Larson in LB-2024 & LB-2032.
This motion
was seconded by Wilma Wilson.
Motion carried with the vote being 5 members
for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

JAN BROUSE REQUEST - A letter was received from Mrs. Brouse requesting
use of the Tribal Gym to sell sweat suits on Thursday afternoons.
Motion was
made by John Estes, Sr. to grant Mrs. Brouse's request.
This motion was seconded
by Arnold Sazue.
Motion carried with the vote being 5 members for, none
opposing, none absent and none not voting.
18.

A memorandum was received from the Health Board requesting
that the Tribal Council promulgate the ordinance prohibiting the sales, exchange
and possession of any intoxicant on the Lower Brule Reservation.
Motion was
made by Ramona Johnson Wilson to have the Law & Order Commi tt hold a public
hearing on this issue. This motion was seconded by Arnold Sazue. Motion carried
with the vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none not
voting.
A memorandum was also received from the Health Board requesting that
Brenda Estes be appointed to this Board as the Recording Secretary in a
non-voting capacity. Motion was made by Ramona Johnson Wilson to appoint Brenda
Estes to this Board as per recommendation.
This motion was seconded by Boyd
Gourneau.
Motion carried with the vote being 5 members for, none opposing,
none absent and none not voting.
An additional memorandum was received from
this Board in reference to Gwen Michalek in the position of Cook/Housekeeper
and Gary Estes as Acting Counselor/Trainee.
Motion was made by Ramona Johnson
Wilson to place the above people in the respective positions on a temporary
basis.
This motion was seconded by Boyd Gourneau.
Motion carried with the
vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.
19.

HEALTH BOARD -

RANGE UNITS - Carl Kruger, BIA Land Operations Staff, discussed the current
status of the Range Units on the Lower Brule Reservation.
By Council
concurrence, decision was made to issue a letter to the Range unit operators
who haven't paid their permit fee and inform them that they need to contact
the Tribal Council to prevent their Range Units from being cancelled.
20.

21.
ENROLLMENTS - The Enrollment Committee made the recommendation to enroll
the following applicants:
Rodney Jerome Big Eagle, Kyle Aaron Thompson, Tyronne
Travis Ziegler, Elmer Gene Crazy Bull LaRoche, Crystal 1 Lee Bad Horse, Schuyler
Adrian Lammers, Melinda Faye Milwee Sanders and Corrina Larae smith.
Motion
was made by Ramona Johnson Wilson to approve enrollment of the above as per
the Enrollment Committee's recommendation.
This motion was seconded by John
Estes, Sr.
Motion carried with the vote being 5 members for, none opposing,
none absent and none not voting.
22.
MELLON BANK MATTER - Discussion was held in reference to the Indian Trust
funds which include the $180 million Black Hills Claim monies.
Motion was
made by John Estes, Sr. to pass a resolution to put these funds into local
banks to more effectively use these funds to invest in dealings with tribal
governments.
This motion was seconded by Ramona Johnson Wilson. Motion carried

wi th the
voting.

vote

being

5

for,

members

none

opposing,

none

absent

and

none

not

A letter was received from Mr. Wagner who represents
Martha & Walter Guffin as well as Berdine Jo Guffin.
This letter is in reference
to the adoption of Shawn Deron Guffin, son of Berdine Guffin, to Martha & Walter
Guffin.
Mr. Wagner wished to be informed if it was necessary to utilize the
Indian Child Custody Act and proceed through Tribal Court.
Motion was made
by John Estes, Sr.
to utilize the Tribal Court in this custody case.
This
motion was seconded by Arnold Sazue.
Motion carried with the vote being 5
members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.
23.

ROBERT J.

WAGNER

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24.
DAY CARE AIDE & IRS CLERK POSITIONS - Motion was made by Ramona Johnson
Wilson to hire Inez Eagle Thunder as Day Care Aide with Norma Grassrope as
the alternate.
Also included in this motion was the selection of Wilma Medicine
Eagle for IHS Clerk with Alvin Grassrope as the alternate.
This motion was
seconded by Boyd Gourneau.
Motion carried with the vote being 5 members for,
none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

A draft resolution was received for the 1987
EDA Planning grant.
Motion was made by Ramona Johnson Wilson to pass this
resolution.
This motion was seconded by John Estes, Sr.
Motion carried with
the vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.
25.

DRAFT RESOLUTION

FOR

EDA

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26.
ANNALISA ESTES REQUEST - A letter was received from Mrs. Estes requesting
an additional 2~ acres be added to her homesite, and also requesting an easement
for a road from her parents' homesite to her house.
She also requested the
Tribal Council's support in requesting the Bureau of Indian Affairs to gravel
this road as it is a bus route.
Motion was made by Wilma Wilson to grant Mrs.
Estes' requests.
This motion was seconded by John Estes, Sr.
Motion carried
wi th the vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none not
voting.
27.
LOWER BRULE POLICE DEPARTMENT - A letter was received from Virgil Randall,
Captain of Police, in reference to the dances held at the Tribal Gym.
He made
the following recommendations to the Tribal Council:
1) that dances only be
allowed to last until 1: 00 AM; 2) that the parties responsible for the dances
maintain their own security force inside the gym; and 3) that the police
department be advised of the dances one (1) week in advance.
Motion was made
by John Estes, Sr. to go along with Captain Randall's recommendations after
the April 4th dance.
This motion was seconded by Ramona Johnson Wilson. Motion
carried with the vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none
not voting.

28.
MARIA ESTES REQUEST - Request was received from Ms. Estes for educational
assistance.
Motion was made by Ramona Johnson Wilson to approve $200.00, but
to set it up as a Student Loan.
This motion was seconded by Arnold Sazue.
Motion carried with the vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none absent
and none not voting.
29.
MILEAGE - A question arose on whether or not Tribal Council members' mileage
had to be approved through the Tribal Council.
Motion was made by Boyd Gourneu
pay
period
and that the Tribal Chairman's
to have the mileage turned in each
This motion was seconded by Arnold Sazue.
approval was all that was needed.
Motion carried with the vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none absent
and none not voting.
30.
COMMODITY PROGRAM - Marilyn Harmon, Commodity Director, informed one of
the Tribal Council members that the door of the Commodity Warehouse needed
to be replaced.
By Council concurrence, decision was made to have this door

replated.
31.
GENERAL PUBLIC MEETING
Motion was made by Ramona Johnson Wilson to
re-schedule the General Public Meeting for May 1, 1987 at 1:00 PM in the Tribal
Gym.
This motion was seconded by Boyd Gourneau. Motion carried with the vote
being 5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.
ADJOURNMENT -

With no further business, Chairman Jandreau entertained a motion
to adjourn the meeting.
Motion was made by Wilma Wilson to
adjourn. This motion was seconded by Arnold Sazue. Motion carried
wi th the vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none absent
and none not voting.
CERTIFICATION

The foregoing Resolution is a true and correct transcript of the Minutes of
a Regular Meeting held by the Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Council on the 1st day
of April, 1987.

LOWER BRULE SIOUX TRIBAL COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
APRIL 7, 1987

PRESENT:

Michael B. Jandreau, Chairman
Ramona Johnson Wilson
Wilma Wilson
Boyd Gourneau
Arnold Sazue

ABSENT:

John Estes, Sr.

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Michael B. Jandreau.
Roll call
was taken by the Recording Secretary and the Lord's Prayer was led by Chaplain
John Estes, Sr.
1.
RANGE UNITS - Discussion was held in reference to the range units held
by Lloyd Langdeau, Charles Langdeau and Chris Madsen.
All three are requesting
extensions on payment of their range unit permits.
Motion was made by Ramona
Johnson Wilson to grant them each a sixty (60) day extension on payment of ,
their range units.
This motion was seconded by Boyd Gourneau. Motion carried ' ';"
with the vote being 4 members for, none opposing, one absent and none not voting.
2.
DAY CARE AIDE - The Director of this program recommended Carol Thigh for
this position, with funding coming out of the Day Care fund.
Motion was made
by Ramona
Johnson Wilson
to hire
Carol
Thigh as per the Director's
recommendation.
This motion was seconded by Wilma Wilson.
Motion carried
with the vote being 4 members for, none opposing, one absent and none not voting.

3.
HEALTH FAIR - Discussion was held in reference to the Aberdeen Area Office
Health Fair on April 13-15, 1987. Discussion was purely informational.
4.
ANITA GRASSROPE BILLS - Anita Grassrope presented the Tribal Council with
medical bills which she incurred, but cannot pay. Mrs. Grassrope is requesting
Indian Health Services to pay these medical bills.
Motion was made by Ramona
Johnson Wilson to support Mrs. Grassrope in her request to Indian Health
Services.
This motion was seconded by Arnold Sazue.
Motion carried with the
vote being 4 members for, none opposing, one absent and none not voting.
ADJOURNMENT -

With no further business, Chairman Jandreau entertained a
to adjourn the meeting. Motion was made by Ramona Johnson
to adjourn .
This motion was seconded by Arnold Sazue.
carried with the vote being 4 members, none opposing, one
and none not voting.

motion
Wilson
Motion
absent

CERTIFICATION

The foregoing is a true and correct transcript of the Minutes of a Special
Meeting held by the Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Council on the 7th day of April,
1987.

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LOWER BRULE SIOUX TRIBAL COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
APRIL 21, 1987

PRESENT:

Michael B. Jandreau, Chairman
Ramona Johnson Wilson
Wilma Wilson
John Estes, Sr. (arrived late)
Boyd Gourneau
Arnold Sazue

ALSO PRESENT:

ABSENT:

None

Ken Parr, BIA Wildlife Biologist
Kim Thompson, Tribal Wildlife Director
Bill Adams, Bureau of Census
Jennifer Valley, Bureau of Census
Carl Kruger, BIA Land Operations
Mrs. Anita Grassrope

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Michael B.
Roll call was taken by the Recording Secretary and the
by Chaplain John Estes, Sr.

Jandreau at 10: 55 AM.
Lord I s Prayer was led

1.
BUREAU OF CENSUS - Ms. Valley indicated that her presence, as well as that
of Mr. Adams, was to open the lines of communication between the Bureau of
Census and the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe.
Mr. Adams stated that they would also
like to explain to the Tribal Council, the process for the 1990 census.
Mr.
Adams then gave a brief explanation of the procedures which will be used in
this census.
Ms. Valley gave a brief explanation of her duties in this census.
(John Estes, Sr. arrived at this time.)
Ms. Valley stated that a meeting was
scheduled for May 23, 1987 in Sioux Falls on the 1990 census.

2.
BIG GAME HUNTING SEASON, 1987
Kim Thompson, Tribal Wildlife Director,
presented the Tribal Council with recommendations for the 1987 Big Game Hunting
Season.
Mr. Thompson stated that he would like to get this approved, so that
he could get brochures printed to send to out-of-state hunters.
Discussion
was also held in reference to the prices for this hunt.
The Tribal Council
recommended that the price on mature elk cows be raised, and that hunting for
antelope be changed to read "Reservation Wide." Discussion was held in reference
to long range plans for the pasturing of elk and buffalo.
Recommendations
were
presented
for
licensing
fees
for
non-Indian
resident
and
on
Government/Spouse license fees.
Motion was made by Arnold Sazue to pass
resolutions on the 1987 Big Game Hunting Season and on the General License
Fees as per recommendations.
This motion was seconded by John Estes, Sr.
Motion carried with the vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none absent
and none not voting.
Discussion was held in reference to a meeting on April
23, 1987 in Kennebec, SD in reference to the rights of non-Indian landowners
on the reservation.
Chairman Jandreau asked the Tribal Council if they would
like Kim Thompson to be present with Barry Betts at this meeting.
By Council
concurrence, decision was made to have Barry Betts attend this meeting.
The meeting recessed at 12: 30 PM.
members present.

The meeting reconvened at 1: 45 PM with all

3.
JESSIE FIRE CLOUD REQUEST - Request was received from Ms. Fire Cloud for
use of the Tribal Gym to hold bingo on Saturdays to raise money for the Annual
Pow-Wow.
Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to grant this request, beginning
Motion carried
on May 9, 1987.
This motion was seconded by Arnold Sazue.
wi th the vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none not

voting.
4.
PERRY ESTES REQUEST - (Wilma Wilson left the meeting at this time.)
Request
was received from Mr. Estes for use of the Tribal Gym on April 25, 1987 to
hold a volleyball tournament.
Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to grant this
request.
This motion was seconded by Arnold Sazue.
Motion carried with the
vote being 4 members for, none opposing, one absent and none not voting.
5.
CaR & AMBULANCE PROGRAM REQUEST (Wilma Wilson returned to the meeting
at this time.)
Request was received from the above programs for use of the
Tribal Gym on May 2, 1987 to hold a bingo in the afternoon and a dance in the
evening.
Motion was made by Ramona Johnson Wilson to grant this request.
This motion was seconded by Arnold Sazue.
Motion carried with the vote being
5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.
6.
DRAFT RESOLUTION-ESTABLISH 1987 TOWN CLEAN UP WEEK - A draft resolution
was presented to the Tribal Council establishing the week of April 27-May 1,
1987 as "Town Clean-Up Week."
Motion was made by Wilma Wilson to adopt this
resolution.
This motion was seconded by Ramona Johnson Wilson.
Motion carried
wi th the vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none not
voting.

7.
REQUEST FOR LETTER OF SUPPORT - Request was received from Irene L. Harrison
for support for her bid for the position of Coordinator of Indian Affairs in
Pierre, SD.
Discussion was held in reference to this request.
Motion was
made by Wilma Wilson to pass a Resolution to support Ms. Sheryl D. Scott for
this position.
This motion was seconded by Arnold Sazue.
Motion carried with
the vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none not voting.
8.
HAROLD HIGH ELK - Discussion was held in reference to Harold High Elk's
pending land sale.
Motion was made by Wilma Wilson to request the Bureau of
Indian Affairs to do a new appraisal on this land.
This motion was seconded
by Ramona Johnson Wilson.
Motion carried with the vote being 5 members for,
none opposing, none absent and none not voting.

9.
AUTHORIZE BIA TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS ON RANGE UNIT 114 - (John Estes, Sr.
left the meeting at this time.)
Carl Kruger, BIA Land Operations, informed
the Tribal Council that as of today, no interest had been shown for allocation
of Range Unit #14.
Mr. Kruger stated that a resolution was needed to go with
an Open Bid Advertisement.
Motion was made by Ramona Johnson Wilson to pass
a Resolution to request Open Bid Advertisement for Range Unit #14, to open
bids for a 15 day period with the minumum acceptable bid at $9.00/A.U.M and
if no acceptable bid is received to advertise for another 15 day period with
no minimum acceptable bid.
Also included in this motion was that any tribal
member may be allowed to meet the bid of any non-Indian and receive allocation
upon the approval of the Superintendent.
This motion was seconded by Arnold
Sazue.
Motion carried with the vote being 4 members for, none opposing, one
absent and none not voting.

10.
ADDITION TO RANGE UNIT 15 - (John Estes, Sr. returned to the meeting at
this time.)
It was stated that Kay Gourneau had received a bill for the
additional land placed under Range Unit #5, which she holds.
The billing period
was from the beginning of the permit period.
She requested that this payment
be pro-rated from April 1, 1987 as she has not been utilizing this land since
the beginning of the permit period.
Motion was made by Arnold Sazue to r equest
the Bureau of Indian Affairs to pro-rate the payment on the addition to this
range unit.
This motion was seconded by Ramona Johnson Wilson.
Motion carried
wi th the vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none absent and none not
voting.

11.
LAND PURCHASE AGREEMENT - A letter was received from the Bureau of Indian
Affairs in regards to the Land Purchase Agreement between Jerauld Jandreau's
heirs and the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe.
The Bureau requested that the Tribal
Council find the heirs in default.
Discussion was held in reference to how
payment is usually made by these heirs.
Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to
defer this payment for a one year period from November 1, 1986 and to extend
final payment on this agreement for the one year period.
This motion was
seconded by Wilma Wilson.
Motion carried with the vote being 5 members for,
none opposing, none absent and none not voting.
12.
COPIER MACHINE FOR FINANCE OFFICE - Bids for a new copier machine for
the Finance Office were presented to the Tribal Council for consideration.
By Council concurrence, decision was made to use the copier which the Lower
Brule Construction Company owns.

13.
RANGE UNIT 112 - Request was received from Frederick B. LaRoche for the
following:
1) to be granted allocation of this range unit; 2) to have this
re-classified as a farm/pasture lease; and 3) to pro-rate payment on this range
uni t accordingly.
Motion was made by Arnold Sazue to have this range unit
re-classified as a farm/pasture lease through October 31, 1987 and to grant
this lease to Mr. LaRoche, to request the Bureau of Indian Affairs to pro-rate
this
lease accordingly,
and
that
after
October
31,
1987 that this be
re-classified back to the original status of a Range Unit.
This motion was
seconded by Boyd Gourneau.
Motion carried with the vote being 5 members for,
none opposing, none absent and none not voting.
JERRY TEPLITZ ENTERPRISES - Mr. Teplitz wrote a letter to Chairman Jandreau
concerning him holding a Stress Management Workshop for the Tribe.
Chairman
Jandreau stated that this workshop would cost the Tribe about $1, 000. 00 and
that the Bureau was also interested in having Mr. Tepli tz conduct a workshop
for them.
By Council concurrence, it was decided to contact the Bureau of
Indian Affairs about having a joint workshop with the Tribe and splitting the
cost.

14.

15.
MRS. ANITA GRASSROPE - Mrs. Grassrope wanted to attend this meeting to
discuss with the Tribal Council the incident which occurred concerning her
son being injured by a driver.
Mrs. Grassrope stated that she felt the Police
Department had not served justice.
She also stated that the person who was
driving the vehicle which struck her son has been released from jail and has
been seen drinking around the community.
She stated that she is upset because
she feels that the Police Department is protecting the driver, rather than
her and her son.
Mrs. Grassrope stated that her son has only one kidney which
is functioning.
She also discussed her attempts to find out what was being
done in relationship to this incident.
John Estes, Sr. made a motion that
the Tribal Council ask for Captain Randall's transfer and also for the Agency
Superintedent's resignation or transfer.
This motion was seconded by Arnold
Sazue.
The vote being 2 members for, none opposing, none absent and 3 not
voting, motion died for lack of four affirmative votes.
Motion was made by
Boyd Gourneau to have the Tribal Council direct the Police Department to do
better, more thorough investigations.
This motion was seconded by Ramona Johnson
Wilson.
Motion carried with the vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none
absent and none not voting .
By Council concurrence, decision was made to hold
a meeting on April 22, 1987 at 11:00 AM with the Agency Superintendent, Captain
of Police, the Associate Judge, Mr. & Mrs. Grassrope and the Tribal Council.
This meeting will be for the purpose of clarification of the actions taken
by the Police Department and the Superintendent's office in relationship to
this incident.
ADJOURNMENT -

With no further business,
to adjourn the meeting.

Chairman Jandreau entertained a motion
Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to

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adjourn.
This motion was seconded by Ramona Johnson Wilson.
Motion carried with the vote being 5 members for, none opposing,
none absent and none not voting.
CERTIFICATION

The foregoing is a true and correct transcript of the Minutes of a Special
Meeting held by the Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Council on the 22nd day of April,
1987.

LOWER BRULE SIOUX TRIBAL COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
APRIL 22, 1987

PRESENT:

Michael B. Jandreau, Chairman
Ramona Johnson Wilson
Wilma Wilson
John Estes, Sr.
Boyd Gourneau
Arnold Sazue

ALSO PRESENT:

ABSENT:

None

Justin & Anita Grassrope
Edwin Miller, Agency Superintendent
Virgil Randall, Police Captain
Gayle Ziegler, Associate Judge
David L. Bergren, General Counsel

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Michael B. Jandreau at 11:40 AM.
Roll call was taken by the Recording Secretary and the Lord's Prayer was led
by Chaplain John Estes, Sr.
1.
JUSTIN & ANITA GRASSROPE - Chairman Jandreau stated that the purpose of
this meeting was for Mr. & Mrs. Grassrope to be informed of what actions were
being taken in regards to the incident on April 15, 1987 which involved their
son being struck by a vehicle.
Mrs. Grassrope stated that she felt justice
had not been done.
She stated that because of the lack of officers patrolling
the streets, she felt that the Police Dept. had not been adequately trying to
prevent this sort of thing from happening.
Mr. Grassrope went on to state that
because a blood alcohol test was not done on the driver involved in this incident,
he felt that the Police Dept. was not doing their job.
Discussion was held
in
great
detail
on
what
actions
were
taken by the Police Dept.,
the
Superintendent's office and the parents after this incident occurred.
Discussion
was held in reference to what charges where imposed against the driver of the
vehicle which struck Mr. & Mrs. Grassrope' s son.
Further discussion was held
in reference to the need to enact stricter codes.
Discussion was also held
in regards to why no blood alcohol test was done on the driver.
By Council
concurrence, decision was made to have the Law & Order Committee review the
Tribal Criminal Codes for amendment and to see where the block in justice is.

2.
LOWER BRULE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY - David Bergren stated that he had talked
to Mr. Wagenlander, Attorney for the Standing Rock Housing Authority.
Mr.
Wagenlander had informed him that the Standing Rock Housing Authority would
complete the Douglas Skye Project if the Construction Company would agree to
gi ve them the balance owed to the company on thi s contract, the $188,000.00
Letter of Credit used as the bond for this project, plus an additional
$200,000.00.
Mr. Wagenlander also told Mr. Bergren that he had been informed
that the Tribe had taken money out of the Lower Brule Construction Company funds
and asked why the Tribe couldn't provide the additional $200,000.00 requested.
David Bergren stated that if the Standing Rock Housing Authority got ahold of
the Letter of Credit, the Construction Company could not be assured that it
would be equitably distributed to all the creditors.
Chairman Jandreau asked
what Charles Langdeau, Vice-Chairman of the LBCC Board, felt in reference to
this matter.
Mr. Bergren stated that Mr. Langdeau had not indicated one way
or another.
Discussion was held in reference to the possibility of the Lower
Brule Construction Company filing Chapter 11 Bankruptcy.
By Council concurrence,
it was decided to leave any action to be taken up the the LBCC Board of Directors.
Also by Council concurrence, decision was made that the Tribal Council would
concur with whatever action the Board of Directors took.

3.
LOWER BRULE SCHOOL BOARD-GENERAL COUNSEL CONTRACT - Mr. Bergren informed
the Tribal Council that his contract with the Lower Brule School Board as General
Counsel had expired as of this date.
Mr. Bergren stated that the Tribal Council
had renewed his previous contract with the School Board.
Motion was made by
Wilma Wilson to renew the General Counsel Contract betweeen the Lower Brule
School Board and David L. Bergren.
This motion was seconded by Boyd Gourneau.
Motion carried with the vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none absent
and none not voting.
4.
PATTI MOORE REQUEST - Request was received from Mrs. Moore to have her Range
Uni t permit reclassified as a Farm/Pasture lease for a 6-month period.
Motion
was made by Wilma Wilson to grant Mrs. Moore's request. This motion was seconded
by Boyd Gourneau.
Motion carried with the vote being 5 members for, none
opposing, none absent and none not voting.

ADJOURNMENT -

With no further business, Chairman Jandreau entertained a motion
to adjourn the meeting.
Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to
adjourn.
This motion was seconded by Wilma Wilson. Motion carried
wi th the vote being 5 members for, none opposing, none absent
and none not voting.
CERTIFICATION

The foregoing is a true and correct transcript of the Minutes of a Special Meeting
held by the Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Council on the 22nd day of April, 1987 .

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LOWER BRULE SIOUX TRIBAL COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 6, 1987

PRESENT:

Michael B. Jandreau, Chairman
Ramona Johnson Wilson
Wilma Wilson
Boyd Gourneau
Arnold Sazue

ABSENT:

John Estes, Sr.

ALSO PRESENT: Edwin Miller, Agency Superintendent
Cy Maus
Sharon Casey
Ken Parr, BIA Wildlife Biologist
Clarence Thompson, Sr.
Otis Doren
Deb Isburg, LBHA Executive Director
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Michael B. Jandreau at 10: 30 AM.
Roll call was taken by the Recording Secretary and the Lord's Prayer was led
by Chairman Jandreau.

1.
CY MAUS & SHARON CASEY - Mr. Maus stated that he and Mrs. Casey wanted to
talk to the Tribal Council about the possibility of the Tribe joining the
Chamberlain Economic Development Board, which is concentrating their efforts
to improve the economy of the communities within a 50 mile radius of Chamberlain,
SD.
Mr. Maus went on to the explain the goals this Board want and are trying
to obtain.
Chairman Jandreau asked Mr. Maus if the Tribe entered into such
a proposal and projects became a reality, would the Tribe' s involvement end.
Mr. Maus stated that he didn't think this would happen.
Mrs. Casey stated that
it was a shame that there weren't more opportunities for the communi ties of
Chamberlain and Lower Brule to work together.
She went on to explain, in great
detail, the immediate responsibilities and duties of the Economic Development
Board.
Chairman Jandreau asked the Tribal Council what action they would like
to take in this matter.
Discussion was held on th merits of becoming involved
with this Board.
By Council concurrence, decision was made to table this matter.

2.
DRAFT RESOLUTION-SRST - Chairman Jandreau stated that the draft resolution
received from the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe was in reference to the Black Hills
Claim.
Chairman Jandreau also stated that the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe wished
to have the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe pass a similar resolution.
Ramona Johnson
Wilson made a motion to pass a similar resolution.
Chairman Jandreau stated
that in 1984 the Tribal Council had passed such a resolution.
Motion died due
to the lack of a second.
By Council concurrence, decision was made to table
this issue until such time as more information could be obtained on it.

3.
PAT MADSEN REQUEST
Request was received from Mrs. Madsen in reference
to her payment for her Range Unit.
Mrs. Madsen requested to defer this payment
until she sells calves this fall.
Wilma Wilson stated that the only way she
fel t the Tribal Council could grant this request was if Mrs. Madsen paid for
the allotted & deed land under this range unit.
Ramona Johnson Wilson agreed
with this statement.
Chairman Jandreau asked Edwin Miller what type of hardships
this would cause, if any.
Mr. Miller stated that the Bureau of Indian Affairs
would much rather have Tribal operators on these lands and therefore would do
whatever they could to insure this as long as it was within federal regulations.
Chairman Jandreau asked the Tribal Council what action they would like to take.
Motion was made by Ramona Johnson Wilson to approve Mrs. Madsen's request
providing she pay for the allotted lands under thi s range unit and provided

it was within the regulations to do so.
This motion was seconded by Boyd
Gourneau.
Motion carried with the vote being 4 members for, none opposing,
1 absent and none not voting.
The meeting recessed
same members present.

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11: 30

AM.

The

meeting

reconvened

at

2:35

PM with

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4.
INTER-TRIBAL COURT OF APPEALS - Chairman Jandreau stated that a letter was
received requesting that the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe adopt a Resolution supporting
the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe as the contractor for the Appellate Court.
Chairman
Jandreau also stated that another representative of this Tribe needed to be
named to this Board and that Bernard LaRoche was the only person who submitted
his name for consideration. Motion was made by Wilma Wilson to adopt a Resolution
to support the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe as contractor for the Appellate Court
and to name Bernard LaRoche as the Tribe's other representative on this Board.
This motion was seconded by Ramona Johnson Wilson.
Motion carried with the
vote being 4 members for, none opposing, 1 absent and none not voting.
5.
CLARENCE THOMPSON, SR.
Mr. Thompson stated that he was at this meeting
to inform the Tribal Council that he was interested in obtaining Range Unit
#1.
Chairman Jandreau stated that the Tribal Council had already taken action
to allow Iva Jean Bolman an extension of payment on this Range Unit.
Chairman
Jandreau stated that in all fairness, the Tribal Council could not do anything
unless Iva Jean Bolman willingly released this unit.
Chairman Jandreau asked
the Tribal Council to forego taking any action until they had had the opportunity
to speak to Mrs. Bolman.
Mr. Thompson requested to be kept informed on the
si tua tion so that he could make plans to get the money for thi s range unit,
if necessary.
CAROLYN STRICKER REQUEST - Request was received from Mrs. Stricker for 15
fence posts to build a fence around her yard.
Discussion was held on where
the Tribe could get the fence posts from.
Chairman Jandreau stated that the
fence posts from the old buffalo pasture could be given and since they were
so long, the Tribal Council could give Mrs. Stricker 8 posts which could be
cut in half.
Motion was made by Ramona Johnson Wilson to approve giving Mrs.
Stricker 8 fence posts from the old buffalo pasture.
This motion was seconded
by Boyd Gourneau.
Motion carried with the vote being 4 members for, none
opposing, one absent and none not voting.

6.

7.
AMENDMENT TO TRIBAL CRIMINAL CODE - A letter was received from the Tribal
Associate Judge in reference to the amendment of the Tribal Criminal Code on
Class "C" offenses.
Motion was made by Wilma Wilson to adopt an Ordinance
amending the Tribal Criminal Code on all Class
"c" offenses as per the
recommendation of the Associate Judge.
This motion was seconded by Boyd Gourneau.
Motion carried with the vote being 4 members for, none opposing, 1 absent and
none not voting.
B.

PETITION

ON

SALE

OF

UNLICENSED

DRUGS/ALCOHOL,

TRAFFIC

VIOLATIONS

&

CURFEW

- A petition signed by several tribal members was presented to the Tribal Council
requesting them to enforce the laws on the sale of unlicensed drugs and alcohol,
traffic violations and curfew.
Mr. Miller presented the Tribal Council with
a copy of a letter which he had written to the Police Dept. in reference to
this matter (see attached).
Motion was made by Arnold Sazue to support Mr.
Miller's letter and to pass a resolution directing and requesting the Police
Dept. to enforce those laws on the books.
This motion was seconded by Ramona
Johnson Wilson.
Motion carried with the vote being 4 members for, none opposing,
1 absent and none not voting.
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Mr. Ken Parr, Wildlife Biologist, presented the Tribal Council
resolutions he wished to have them adopt.
The first resolution

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was f or the introduction of Hungarian Part r idges on the Lo we r Brul e Res er vati on .
Mr. Pa rr ga ve a brief narra t ive on this plan.
Mr. Par r reques ted to t r ansplan t
these b irds to the Grassrope Unit.
The se c on d r esolution was f o r t he Lower
Br ule Fi sh ing Pond Rehabilitation.
Mr. Parr brief l y explained t h is r es olu ti o n
to t he T rib a l Council.
The th i r d resolutio n was in reference to mod ify in g t he
Wi l d lif e 93-6 38 Co ntract to include the above proposals.
Motion was made by
Ramon a Johnson Wilson to adopt the 3 resolutions as p er the re commendation of
Mr. Par r .
Th i s motion was seconded by Arnold Sazue.
Motio n ca rr i ed wi t h t h e
vote being 4 members for, none opposing, 1 absent and none not vo t i ng .
An appraisal report was r e c ei ved on Mrs. Red
Wolf's undivided interests in Allotments LB-2024 & LB-2032.
Mot i on wa s mad e
by Ramona Johnson Wilson t o purchase Mrs.
Red Wolf's interests in these
allotme n ts.
This motion was seconded by Boyd Gourneau.
Motion carried with
the vote being 4 members for, none opposing, 1 absent and none not voting.
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LOWER BRULE SCHOOL BOARD - A letter was received from Deb Isburg, Chairperson
of the School Board, requesting the Tribe to provide liability insurance for
the Chapter 1 employees.
By Council concurrence, decision was made to table
this matter until after May 15, 1987.

12.
DRAFT RESOLUTI ON- TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF BIA PROPERTY TO LBST
A dr a ft
resolution was presented to the Tribal Council for adoption to T ransfer o wn ers h ip
of BI A Building #314 to the Tribe.
Motion was made by Boyd Gourneau to pass
this res o l ut ion with the addition of
"BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that transfer
of ownership will be contingent upon whether this building is usable or not."
This motion was seco n d ed by Wilma Wilson.
Motion carrie d with the vote being
4 mem ber s for, none opposing, 1 absent and none not voting.
13.
COMMODITY WAREHOUSE
A letter was received on the Commodity Warehouse
and a few items which were causing health hazards.
Chairman Jandreau stated
that the necessary repairs were being made on this warehouse.

14.
WILSON'S VIDEO, P IERRE, SD
Chairman Jandreau presented a flyer from
Wilson's Video in reference to movie rentals, which stated that movie re n tals
req ui red a $100.00 deposit for any person from Lower Brule & Fort Thomp s on.
Chairman Jan dr eau stated that he had presented this to the Tr i ba l Council fo r
information or action.
No action was taken at this time.
GENERAL COUNS EL BILLING-DAVID L. BERGREN
Billings in t he amou n t of
$17,005.66 were presented to the Tribal Council for legal services fo r the Lo we r
Brule Construction Company.
Mr. Bergren requested that the Tribal Co unc il ass um e
responsibili ty f or these billings to be paid.
Motion was made b y Wil ma Wilson
to monitor the funds of the Lower Brule Construction Company to s ee that these
billings were paid.
Billings were also presented in the amou n t of $2,264.80
for legal services provided to the Tribe.
Motion was made by Wil ma Wi lson to
approve payment of t h e General Counsel billings and to send them to the Bureau
of Ind i an Affairs for review and approval.
This motion was secon ded by Ram ona
Johnson Wilson.
Motion carried with the vote being 4 members for, none op posing,
1 a bsent and none not voting.

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16.
FY'SS H.I.P. APPLICATION - A draft resolution was presented to t he Tr ib al
Council for funding of the Fy'88 HIP Program.
Motion wa s ma de b y Ramo na Johnso n
Wilson to approve of the submission of the Fy'88 HIP Applic a tion an d to app ro ve
of the Lower Brule Housing Authority administering this pr ogram.
This mo tion
was seconded by Arnold Sazue.
Motion carried wi th t he vo te being 4 members
for, none opposing, 1 absent and none not voting.

DENNI S & D IANE EAGLE HORSE - A letter was receiv ed f r om Mr s . Ea gle Horse
in ref e re n ce to h er hu s band's art capa b iliti e s with ani ma l hi des.
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asked what Mr. Eagle Horse was requesting.
Chairman Jandreau stated that he
would like to do marketing through the Tribe.
By Council concurrence, decision
was made to contact Mr. Eagle Horse to set up a date to meet with him.
18.
OTIS DOREN REQUEST - Otis Doren requested to be assigned a homesite.
He
provided the Tribal Council with a description of the homesite he was requesting.
Motion was made by Arnold Sazue to grant Otis Doren the homesite he requested.
This motion was seconded by Boyd Gourneau.
Motion carried with the vote being
4 members for, none opposing, 1 absent and none not voting.
19.
LOWER BRULE HOUSING AUTHORITY - Deb Isburg, Executive Director, requested
that the Tribal Council pass a resolution for the demolition of 2 units under
Project SD3-l which were considered to be health hazards.
Motion was made by
Ramona Johnson Wilson to pass a resolution for the demolition of the 2 units
requested.
This motion was seconded by Wilma Wilson.
Motion carried with the
vote being 4 members for, none opposing, 1 absent and none not voting.
Mrs.
Isburg also requested the Tribal Council to approve the LBHA resolution for
General Counsel for the Housing Authority.
Motion was made by Ramona Johnson
Wilson to approve this resolution.
This motion was seconded by Arnold Sazue.
Motion carried with the vote being 4 members for, none opposing, 1 absent and
none not voting.
Mrs. Isburg stated that the Housing Authority needed a legal
survey of the township of Lower Brule done.
She stated that she knew neither
the Housing Authority nor the Tribe could afford to have this done.
She requested
that the Tribal Council take action to place this survey on the FY' 88 CDBG
priori ty list.
Motion was made by Wilma Wilson to place the legal survey of
the township of Lower Brule on the FY' 88 CDBG priority list.
This motion was
seconded by Ramona Johnson Wilson.
Motion carried with the vote being 4 members
for, none opposing, 1 absent and none not voting.
20.
EDUCATIONAL GRANT REQUEST - Request was received from Patti Moore for an
educational grant.
Motion was made by Ramona Johnson Wilson to approve an
educational grant in the amount of $250.00 per semester for Mrs. Moore, providing
approval was received from Gib Rogers.
Mrs. Moore also requested to lease the
40 acres of farm ground formerly held by Ted Rouillard, and to have this lease
payment pro-rated.
Motion was made by Ramona Johnson Wilson to grant this lease
to Mrs. Moore and to pro-rate the lease payment.
Arnold Sazue stated t

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