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I.OvJEF. BrlULE SIOUX Tl1IEAt COUNCIL
N I; ~t'TES
O? R'SGULAB. hfi'J",T ~~NG
NOVBl'iBEll
5, 1958
T~e meet:ing was called to order by the Chairman at 11: 00 a. m..
call as foJ.lovrs ~
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J. hT. ~.1 ~ :o'nps on, Ch3.irma.n
P.nd::"e'"" Es'>s, Secretary
CBphaj.s G')l)df"ce
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T-iVO HaHk
Richa.rd T~om?;;:;('ln
The minutes of meeting held October 17, 1958 were read. hotion by Richard
Thompson, sec()nd~d hy A..'1C,reN· E:ste3 to approve m:;.~utes as read. No objections.
Vote: h for - none against.
-1Motion by Cephais Goodface, seconded by Thomas Two Hawk to re-adopt
ResoluU.on NOD. 58-56 and 58~70, relative to probating exchange assigmnents
end relluest for government re:'5erve, and Ordi.nance LB-57-E relative to guardianship, this ordinance to be re-numbered .L&-5C-A. Tbe reason fo!' this action
being tC3.t these resolutions and ordinance requ.ire Bureau approval and they were
not previously suhmitted to the Superintendent. 'Within the 10 day limitation.
No objections. Vete: 4 for' - none aga.inst.
-2Motion by Andrew Estes, seconded by Richard Thompson aeknowledging the
certifj.cation of election ('If 'l'hc'res Tvro H.':l'l.rl: as Cov3'lc:Llm.A.n from thQ I:"Gn N2.tion
Lis t ri ct i..."l t.he re·-el ·3 ction h81d on October 30, 1958, No objections. Vot.e:
4 for - none against,.
Motion by R. Thompson, seconded by Tom Two HRwk to actjourn for dj~ner.
No ob~iections. Vote: 4 for - none o.gainEt.
Meeting was called tt> order at 1:00 p. m. by t.he Chairman with all members
present.
-3The following members of the n"'lwly elected council were sworn in by lvJl".
Beitzel: J. \t{. Thompson, Andrew Es~~es, Ga.rfield Grass Rope, Clarence Thompson,
Thomas Two Hawk and Richard Thompson.
Mr. Beitzel presided as Chairman and officers were elected ae folloW8;
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LOi,rlEH BRULE SIOUX THrBAL COUNCIL l'lEETING
NOV1h BER 5,0 1958
AndreN' Estes, seconded by Thomas 'f1."'0 Hawk nominated J. 'vi . Thom~son as
Chairman a~d Garfield Gr~ss Rope nominated Clarence ~honps0n as Chairman.
Clare~ce Thompson declined the nomination.
R. Thompson, seconded by Andrew
Est e s moved no:nin s. tions cease. No objections. Vote: 5' for - none aga i nst.
J. H. 'i'11.o:n~sol1 elected Ch~irman.
\1.Jith the elected chairman presiding the other officers were elected as
follcv '!l: ~
~hompson.,
seconded by Andrew Estes nominated Clarence Thompson for Vicel\lo tion by Andrew Estes J seconded by Garfield Grass nope that nomination.s c e ase. No objections. Vote: 4 for - none against. Clarence not voting.
C1a.:rence Tho!r1.pson elected as Vice-Chairman.
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R, Tho~pso~, seconded by Garfield Grass hope nominated Andrew E 8 tGS as
Secretary-·'l'reasurer , i'1c)'·,io;). by Clarence Thompson, seconded by Tom Tv() }j 2,,,k
that no:ninations cease. No objections. Vote: 4 for - none against. And.r e'vf not
voting.
Andrew Estes elected Secretary-Treasurer.
Clarence Thompson, seconded by Andl~ 8 w Estes nominated. Itichard Thompson as
Serg eant at Arms . Clal~ence Tho:np son ., seconded by G3. rfield Gra ss hope moved that
nomina tions cease. No o~ .j e ct .io:::s, Vot~ ! 4 for - none against. Richard not voting.
Richard 'Thompson elected Sergeant at, Armso
Andrew Estes) seconded by C" Thomp so n" nominated Thomas Two a D"',).\: as
Chapla:\.n. R. Ttompson moved that nomi n ations cease, seconded by Garfield Grass
Rope. No objections. Vote: 4 for - none against. Tom not voting .
Thomas Two Hawk elected Chaplain.
-4N.:. BeH,zel introduced li t' " Rex B2.rnes, Area Realty Offi c er; hr . Bo], Bennett
from the Area Office and JvIrs. Marie Judice , Real Property Assistant f r om Pierre
Agency. M.~s. Justice presented a map of the Lm'l er B:r~Jle Reserv ation 3hm,ring the
tracts of land o~ which they had applications for &d 're j:,tis flU saJ.es an d l'e q nested. the
Counci:L t'J advise them if the Tribe v!". s i~terested in acqu.irin g Cl.)')Y of th88e lands.
Some of the tracts were located within the boundaries of the consolidation area
and some of them outside these bou.nd,3. r ies . The Ch"d.rmAn advis ed th em tha,t the Tribe
is interested in acquiring all the Lmd offered for se.le Hithin the boundaries of
the consolidation area but at the p:resent time th e ir fu."1ds th at they p r 0po s e to
use for lcmd purchase are not availa b le since they have not re~ e ived p ayment for
the settlement under Public Law 85-·923, 85th Congress, H. R. 12663 dated September
2, 1958 and until payment is received they;are not in a position to ne8;ot5.ate \-D. th
the land O1rmers for the purchase of thei:.':' l a ~cl. The matter W8.S discussed and i.t
was decided to adopt a res0lution req-'.l8sting a mcr ~.torium on advertised. sale of
lands within the bou ndarie ;3 of ·~. he co:,; .soJida U .on area. ~'lotjon by Fl. , Tlv!!1l]J8on,
sec onded. by AndreiV' Estes to ac~.opt SlI~h a resolution. No objections. \,Tote: 5
for and none against . The resolv.t.ion vfould also state that the 'rribe has no
intere::ot hl acql.'.iring land out.s i c.::; the consol:i_da:U.on a:rea a.nd therefore has no
obQ.ections to any of this land being advertised for sale.
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LO\JER BRULE SIOUX TRIBAL COUNCIL !·&'TING
hOVlk·.J3ER 5, 1958
-5The Chairman requested ~~. Barnes to look into the rehab house exchanges
that are pending and to find out the reason that they have not been approved.
Barnes promised to look into the matter when he returned to Aberdeen.
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-6Motion by Clarence Thompson, seconded by Andrew Estes to adopt a resolution
requiri.ng hi~h school attendance by all Indians on the reservation until the ag'3
of 19 or completion of the 12th grade for the reason that the juveniles who have
not finished school are becoming a problem on the reservation. No objections.
Vote: 5 for - none against.
-7The Chairman announced that there would be a special meeting at the Pierre
Agency on November 18th with the Corps of Engineers, MRBI, BlA and others relative
to the Fort Randall an.d Big Bend Dams and requested that all councilmen attend.
The meeting would be at 10;00 a. m,
-8Motion by Andrew Estes, seconded by Thomas Two Hawk to appro'ie an exchange of
lands between Gail Langdeau Ziegler and the Tribe. The land to be conveyed to the
Tri!Je would be LB'-735, E~S1;'h; Sec. 26, 107-75 and she would receive in exchange
lands located in Sec.32, 107-73 located in the in~ediate proximity of the Ziegler
homesite, No objections. Vote: 5 for - none against.
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Motion by Richard Thompson, seconded by Andrew Estes to purchase the undivided
interest. o'/med b:r Clarence Langdeaux in LB-53, Charles Fallis Estate. No objections. Vote: 5 for - none against.
-10Motion by Richard Thompson, seconded by Andr"ll" Estes for the Tribe to purchase
the 3/12 int,erest of Grace Potter; George Estes and I'lathilda Rouillard in an exchange assignment when funds are received from the Fort Randall settlement. No
obj ections • Vote: 5 for - none against <,
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Motion by Richard Thompson., second3d by AndreN E::;tes t.o pu.rchase the sna11
undivided int.erest of Sophia Dismounts T~lrice Rouillard in LB·-8u, Lriving Hawk, from
any fu.nes available. No objections. Vote: 5 for .. none against.
-12Motion by Richard Thompson, seconded by Thomas Two Hawk to notify i'"r. Robert
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LOl.TER BRULE SIOUX TRIBAL COUNCIL hEETING
~OVEf· J3ER
5) 1958
K. Thomas, Asst. Director, Institute of Indian Studies, that in reply to his
request of October 10, 1958 the Tribal Council's choice of subjects for discussion
at the next conference on Indian Affairs to be held on June 12 & 13, 1959 are as
f()J~m"s:
(1) Land alienation (2) Rehabilitation prog:.ams (3) Off-reser",ration
Indians. No objections. Vote: 5 for - none against
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Andrew Estes and Garfield Grass Rope were selected by the council to attend
the Public Hen,lth conference to be held in Aberd3en on November 20 and 21, 1958
-14Julia Fire Cloud was admitted to the meeting and asked for assistance in
getting her house fixed up by x,ir. Hickey as she stated he did not comply with
the requirements for repairing the house after he had moved it. The Chairman informed her that the Council could not do anything for her since she had signed an
agreement stating that he had satisfactorily performed the services he had promised
but ~ir. Beitzel was called into the meeting and he promised to send Carl Smith to
inspect the house and that they would try to get IVlr. Hickey to make the necessary
repairs that he had promised to do,
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Mrs. Arlene LaRoche complained about the distribution of commodities and
wanted to know why the council didn I t have an audit made. She was furnished vii th
a copy of the audit for examination that vlas made July 18, 1958 covering the
pe:.iod from July 1, 1957 through }~y 27, 1958.
~rrs. Dorothy Jandreau challenged the eligibility of Richard Thompson to be
a councilman because she was informed he was an enrolled member of another tribe.
She was informed that unkno,,".'l:1 to 1,J'. Thompson his mother had enrolled him in the
fJeoria Tribe of Oklahoma when he was a child and when he fOlmd out last year he
immediately relinquished his enrollment in the Peoria Tribe. An opinion from the
Area Solicitor determined that since Ricbard Thompson had relinquished his enrollment in the Peoria Tribe he was eligible to be an elected member of the Lower Brule
Tribal Council.
Various complaints and accusations against the tribal council were also
heard from hi's. Laura Ziegler.
-16A letter from f~arlowe Langdeau was read requesting permission to cut 100 posts
from the taking area. hotion by Richard Thompson, seconded by Clarence Thompson
to allow any Indian to cut timber from the taking area until January 1 at which
time the Tribe no longer has authority to grant this permission. This would allow
Indians to salvage timber from the Indian lands in the taking area but they have no
authority to cut from deeded lands in the taking area. No objections. Vote: 5
for - none against.
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NOVEi.·J3ER 5, 1958
L01;,TER BRl..TLE SIOUX TRIBAL COUNCIL !-'lEETING
-17Motion by Andrew Estes, seconded by Richard Thompson to pay per diem and
mileage and bills. No objections. Vote: 5 for - none against.
-18Motion by Richard Thompson, seconded by Tom Two Hawk to donate the amount
of ,;;100.00 for the Veteran I s Day dinner to be held at the tribal hall on
November 11, 1953, No objections, Vcte-* 5 for - none agajnst.
-19Motion by Andrew Estes, seconded by Richard Thompson to pay expenses in the
amount of :",50.00 for the judge, Henry Goodface, to attend a school at Vermillicn
sO!!1.et::Lme in November. No objections. Vote: 5 for - none agairlst.
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Notion by Richard Thompson, seconded by Clarence Thompson to take care of
the loan of Clyde Gensler Estes to H2.nk Sattler. No objections. Vote: 5 for none asainst"
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Motion by Andrew Estes, seconded by Thomas Two HaHk to purchase a few very
necessary items for Peter Flute, Noah Grass Ro~e, Bessie Grass Rope and Julia
Black Dog instead of giving them loans as they requested. The aJl1.ount of the
purchases to be reprJ.id from their accounts and statements to this eflect to be
signed by them and put on file at Pierre Agency. No objections. Vote: 5 for none ar;ainst,.
-22The program fcr ey.penditure of the inta.ngible money W8.S discussed and the
estima tes for mov-ir.g and relocating costs were reviewed and e.pproved. The amount
estimated to be needed for relocat::.~p; the families forced to move from the taking
area amounted to approximately ~22,OOO.OO. Motion by Richard Thompson, seconded
by Andrew Estes to have the chairman ar.d Clarence Thompson contact well drillers
relati're to the drilling of artesian wells i.n Indian range units. No objections.
Vote: 5 for - none against ~
-23The matter of attorney contract with l'larvin J. Sonosky was discussed.
Ml)tion
by Tom Two Hawk, seconded by Cle,rence ThcmI/sen to have the chairman write to hr o
Sonosky and inform him that the cou.'1cil \vo1.,ld not conside:::, signj.ng a contract with
him u;~ der the terms he wanted wherein he would receive a bonus of \~2.5 ,000 and where
he insisted on a separate appraisal of lands . l.\Jo objections. Vote: 5 for none ag3.inst.
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NOVEiillER 5, 1958
I.OWER BRULE SIOUX TRIBAL COONC 11 lvlEETING
-24IvIotion by Clarence Thompson, seconded by Tom TvJO H2Nl<: to allow hunters who
tribal hunt:;.J.'1.g permits to hlmt migrato!'y wat'JrfCJh'l only on any
tribal 12nd provided the lessee does not have a crop or stock thereon. This
would apply only to migratory waterfowl as no ht1Ilting of any other kind is permit.ted on the reservation by non-Indians. No objections. Vote: 5 for- - 0 against.
h3:\"~ p i.l. l.~chased
-25Motion by Clarence Thompson, seconded by Richard Thompson that all deer tags
issued during last year's hunting season be declared void and any Indian using
last ye a r r S tags is violating the hlmting regulations. New permits and ne\,r tags
must be o~,ta :i ned for this year's hunting. No objections. Vot e ; 5 fer - mme
agair..st.
-26T~e m2tter of bonding the tribal treasurer was discussed.
Notion by Tom
Tv.'o Hawk, seconded by Andre'''' Este s tha. t the election of AndreH Este~ 2.. S S ee re· t a ry..· Tre asurer be changed to Secretary only and that I'irs. Helen R. Thompson be
appointed as tribal treasurer and that she be bonded. No objections. Vote: 5
for - none against.
-27Motion by Richard Thompson, seconded by AndreN Estes to adjovC'n..
tions. Vote: 5 for - none against > Heetillg adjourned at 5: 50 p. m.
No objec-
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Lcwer Reul e Siou..x Tri ba l Covncil
NoveP.lber 5: 1958
LOWER BRULE SIOUX TRIBAL COUNCIL
HIN'JTES OF SPECIAL lVlEETING
NOVEEBER 18, 1958
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman at the Pierre Agency at
9:10 a . m. Roll call as follows:
r.te2.~T)..~
J. W,. T' ~ '...d'i;;:') son, Ch1d!'I!lan
A::.drG'" Ebt.es, Secretary
B.i chard Tho:npson, Sergeant at Arrus
Ti10'1l9.f: TI·m Hawk, ChG.!Jlain
Garfield Grass Hope
HelC'1 R. Thompsen, Treasurer (non-member)
Absent:
Clarence Thompson, Vice-Chairman
The Chairman explained that ."
pne of the purposes of the meeting was to
find out which of the council mell'bers wi.shed to att.end a meeting at Aberdeen to
b8 h(':::l. on VJ edn.esday, No"emher 19, 1958 on tribal bndget:5.ng and delegations of
a~:t h i')r ity to tribal officers.
He stated that he would like to haye all members
of t he council attend the meeting if they could since it was a matter of imp ortar,ce to all of them. Notion by Jlncrew Estes .• seconded by Garfield Grass Rope
t hat a.ll members attend and that they be corn:;:>ensated as foD.ows: Andrew Estes
a nd Ga rf ield Grass Rope ,;l50~00 each for a three day conference since they were
pre vi ou sly delegat'3d to attend the Public Health conference on the 20 & 21;
J. 1,11. Thompson ~ ,aO.OO since he 1-tould be driving his own car· ; an d all others ;,,20~OOl
Ma ti.cHi also t. o :tnciuci'3 ' payme!it.' of pe r diem. & m.HaRge Vote ~ 4 for - 0 against.
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Motion by Richard. Thorcpson, seconded by Andrew Estes to raise t he salary of
Felix ~ u ilt., Jro an addit i onal ~i; 25 .00 per mcnth and that he would haVi:l addition .J. l d' _~ti8s of firL."1t?; t he school i'urll p. ce at night in return for which the
scLoo::" would f~lrni:=;h t1:e ojl f o ~ tl18 tr 3_bal hell ft'I'ne.ce. Also to asstllne such
ot.her 0'Jt.:i.es as e.ssig'.1ed to h~m hy the t.ribal council
Ro objections~ Vote:
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4 for - nene a go.inst ..
Motion by R. Thompson, seconded by Andrew E~te s to a.dopt r e solution
author: z.1ri g the Ch~:Lr ;"1:'1.n, J. \'l. Tbor::ps0n ,. a.nd the Se~retar3r, And re", Estes, to
enter ii.1tc ::m att,):";:1.e;r : s ('.ont.:t.~a ~ t wH. h E o Q., Sharpe fot' completion of settlement
for Fo rt R.:n c;.ali da me.ges ['.Dd as Ge!18)'3.1 Cotll1s'Jl a nd CJairr.s Attorney in all mRtters
not in co n fJ.:i. c·::' wi+, r.~ 2.1:y present :Ly r.~p~)'('oved. and existing contracts vlith other
a+'to rne~rs.
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4 fo :.' - none against ..
The Chairman stated tffi t the rema.in d<)y of the day would. be spent in a
meeting w::.t. h t i 'J C () yPS of Engineers, MJl.:S l, BrA and otha r3 in the school library .
Motion by R. Thompson, seconded by Andrew Estes to a djourn. No obj e ctions "
Vote: 4 for - none e.gainst. Neetin g a. d.j ',)u:i.~l:. ed at 9~45 a. mo
November 18, 1958
Andrew Estes, Secretary
Lo\'rer B:t.~ule Sioux Tribal Council
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LOWER BRULE SIOUX TRIBAL COUNCIL
1"iINUTES OF REGULAR },lEET ING
DECE~iliER
3, 1958
The meeting was called to order at 10:30 a. m. by the Chairman, J. W.
Thompson, at the tribal office at Lower Brule, S. Dak. Roll call as follows:
Present:
J. W. Thompson, Chairman
Andrew Estes, Secretary
Richard Thompson, Sergeant at Arms
Garfield Grass Hope
Helen R. Thompson, Treasurer (non-member)
Absent
Clarence Thompson, Vice-Chairman
Thomas Two Hawk, Chaplain
The minutes of meetings held November 5, 1958 'and November 18, 1958 were
read. h otion by Richard Thompson, seconded by Andrew Estes to approve the minutes
as read. No objections. Vote: 3 for - none against.
Bids of Nartin Sather and Grimshaw Dril1-ing Co. for drilling artesian wells
on Indian units were read and discussed. Notion by Richard Thompson, seconded by
Andrew Estes to accept the bid of p~rtin Sather. No objections. Vote: 3 for and
none against.
Tom Two Hawk enetered the meeting at this time, 10:45.
(2)
~~. Howard Powell of the Powell Heating & Plumbing Co. and Mr. Frank Demo,
Construction Contractor, were admitted to the meeting and presented their bids
for remodeling the tribal hall. Motion by Andrew Estes, seconded by Thomas Two
Hawk to accept their bids so that they could start work when the Tribe receives
the Fort Randall settlement payment. No ob~ections. Vote: 4 for - 0 againt.
0)
Motion by Richard Thompson, seconded by Andrew Estes to adopt a resolution
approving the program for expenditure of the intangible portion of the Fort Randall
settlement. Program adopted is outlined in the attached resolution. No ob~ections.
Vote: 4 for - 0 against. The amount of ~4l2,280.00 ~~ll be divided equally among
all members of the Tribe and paid out in accordance with the family plan program.
Each member will receive approximately ~ 500 which the Council felt was a substantial payment in view of the fact that the Fort Randall settlement did not provide
for any rehabilitation.
Motion by Richard Thompson, seconded by Andrew Estes to purchase the SEt;l\!v Jij:
Sec. 30, 107-76 owned by Aldena Langdeau at the appraised value from any available
land purchase funds and to reject the offer of jY
JarilJDLangdeau Harmon for a sale
to the Tribe of Lots 3 & 4. & E~ SWl,. Sec. 30, 107-76 with the recomlilendation that
this land be advertised for sale. No objections. Vote: 4 for - none against.
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DECEJ'J3Eh 3, 1958
LOWER BRULE SIOUX TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES
(5 )
Motion by Richard Thompson, seconded by Andrew Estes to deny the requests
for l Oans su bmitted 'by J'.l liA Black Dog, Ole Sawalla and Eunice Crazy Bull for the
r ~ascn th en:. t be Tr t oe ha s n~ flmd s available from which to make loans.
No obJe ctions . 7o -'c e~ 4 for - 0 ag ainst.
(6 )
M0tio~ by Andr ew Estes, seconded by Ric~~rd T~ompson to enroll two children
of tl~.1 '7lret W ~ . 1 3 : m ! .3 who::) a r e e l:;.g ib l e for enrolJJll8nt under Article II, Se ction
1 (b ) . The chJ . l d:~en to be en roll ec1. are EerIe IJoug las \iJ ilson born July 22, 1956
a nd Trace y Le e Wil s on, born Ap ril 2, 1958. No objections. Vote: 4 for - none
agains t .
(7)
Motion by Garfield Grass Rope, seconded by Andrew Estes to appoint Thomas
Two Hawk as a dele g ate to the Bl a ck Hills Si01LX Nation Co:.m cil rr.eeting to be held
Decembe r 9) 10 & 11 at Pine Ri dg e) South rlakota and +"0 allow him ,w40.00 for expenses.
No o bjec tions. Vo te: 4 for - none ag a ins t.
(8 )
Gwen G00dfac 8 re q uested the c01.mcil to donate to the basketball club so that
they could pU I'c; hase e q uipment and suits. It was suggested that he determine the
amount need8d and the n pres e nt the request. The Chairman explained that the
Trih e is short of funds and must budget carefLLlly in order to have enough for
op e ra.t.in.€; expe nses ,
(9 )
(foJen Goodface also requested the council to allow the tribal granary at the
old Enterprise ranch be used for a dance hall for Indian dances. The Chairman
informed Vlr. Goodface that. a lot of money had been spent on the tribal hall in order
t.o ha ve a good place to hold s uch th:il1gs as Indian dances and that i t is ava ilable
for that pUTpose and should be used by the people instead of having their 1n di an
dances in crowded homes. He also informed him that th e granary would not be a fit
place as it would be impossible to he at and t.here was g reat danger that i t mi g ht be
burned d own if it ,'[ere used for that purpose since it is not wired fo r electricity.
The request for the granary was turned down.
(10)
Notion by Richard Thompson, seconded by Garfield Gr ~ ss Rope to recess for lunch.
No objections. Vote: 4 for - 0 against. Meeting recessed at 12 noon.
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The me ethJ.g reconvened at 1:00 p. m. with all members present.
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LOWER BRULE SIOUX TRIBAL COm~ CIL hINUTES
(11)
Mr. Beitzel entered the meeting and he announced that the tribal council was
invited to attend the me eting at Fort Thompson with the Corps of Engineers on
December 16. He also suggested that the council meet with ivIr. Bennett at the
Pierre Ag ency on Dec. 17t h relative to the family plan program and that the council
should app oint one person to sit on the committee for the family plan program.
(12)
The Chairman read a letter from lVir. 1'l. . Q. Sharpe informing the council that
he had been su cce ssful in having the salvage released from the court and that he
had fJ r",\,a rded a c he ck to Hr. Beitzel in the amount of '!(6300.00 sent him by the
court -which r epr es e nts the amount withheld for salvage. Hotion by Andre-w Estes,
seconded by Garfield Grass ROpe to authorize and request the Superintendent to disburse the salvage mon ey to the individuals entitled to i t in accordance with the
!VillBI sc hedule. No objections. Vote: 5 for - 0 against.
(13 )
Motion by Richa rd Thompson, seconded by Andrew Estes to readopt the resolution
made November 5, : 95 8 relative to children attending school until they finish the
12th gr ade or rea ch the age of 19, said resolution to be in the form of an ordinance
amending the tribal code. No objections. Vote: 5 for - 0 against.
(14)
Motion by Cla rence Thompson, seconded by Andrew Estes to adopt a resolution
requ e sting th e Corps of Engineers to allow members of the Tribe to cut timber from
the t ak i ng area after January 2, 1958 for firewood, posts and poles, and house logs
for thei r own use but not for commercial purposes. No objections. Vote: 5 for none against.
(15 )
Motion by Clarence Thompson, seconded by Andrew Estes to adopt resolution
authorizing the Superintendent to refund to members of the tribe the amount paid in
by them for rental of land in the taking area and allowing them free use of this land
in the future but authorizing the collection of rental from non-Indians for this
land with the rental tre refrom to be dep osited to tribal accounts the same as
though it came from tribal land. This action is in accordance with the prOVision
in Public Law 85-923 which gives exclusive permission, without cost, to the Lower
Brule Tribe and members thereof to graze stock on the land between the water level
of the reservoir and the exterior boundary of the taking area. No objections,
Vote: 5 for - none against.
(16)
Owen Goodface requested the amount of ~271.00 be donated to the basketball
club for equipment and suits. Motion by Richard Thompson, seconded by Andrew Estes
to donate to the basketball club the amount of ~lOO.OO. No objections. Vote: 4 for
- none against.. Clarence Thompson not voting.
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DECEhBER 3, 1958
LOWER BRULE SIOUX TRIBj~ COUNCIL MINu~ES
(17)
Motion by Andrew Estes, seconded by Thomas Two Hawk to pay per diem and
mileage of councilmen and bills. No objections. Vote: 5 for - 0 against.
(18)
Motion by Andrew Estes, seconded by Richard Thompson to pay the bond premium
of the tribal treasurer when the bond is received. No objections. Vote: 5 for none against.
(19)
Motion by Richard Thompson, seconded by Garfield Grass Rope to grant the
request of Walter Sazue to use the Iron Nation garden next year. No objections.
Vote: 5 for - 0 aga~nst.
(20)
A letter from Noah and ~mxine Grass Rope was read requesting the Tribe to
purchase land described as CC-1525. It was requested that the tribal clerk write
to them and inform them that the Lower Brule Tribe could not purcha 5e a Crow Creek
allotment.
(21)
Motion by Richard Thompson, seconded by Andrew Estes to approve the application
for an educational grant of Ronald Driving Hawk to attend college at Springfield.
The amount granted to be ~150.00 since he would receive assistance under the G.l.
BilL No objections. Vote: 5 for - 0 against.
(22)
Motion by Clarence Thompson, seconded by Andrew to allow Richard Thompson to
cut posts on tribal land descril;led as Lot 3 of NEi;: Sec. 11 and Lots 1 & 2 of N\,J1;
Sec. 11, 109-76. No objections. Vote: 5 for - 0 against.
(23 )
Motion by Richard Thompson, seconded by Andrew Estes to adopt an amendment to
Ordinance LE-56-C to extend the hunting season on rrd.gratory waterfowl by enrolled
members of the Tribe from 15 days to 30 days from the date the state and federal
season closes. No objections. Vote: 5 for - 0 against.
(24)
Motion by Richard Thompson, seconded by Thomas Two Hawk to adjourn.
objections. Vote: 5 for - 0 against. l1:e eting adjourned at 3:00 p. m.
December 3, 1958
No
Andrew Estes, Secretary
Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Council
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LOWER BRULE SIOUX TRIBAL COUNCIL
hINU'fES OF SPECIAL hEETING
DECENBER 17, 1~5S
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman at the Pierre Agency at
Roll call as follows:
9:00 a. mo
Present:
J. vI. -Thom?son, Chairman
Andrew Estes, Secretary
Richard ThoIr..pson, Sergeant at Arms
Thomas Two Hawk, Chaplain
Helen R. Thompson, Treasurer (non-member)
Absent:
Clarence Thompsen, Vice-Chairman
Garfield Grass Rope
(1) The Chairman informed the council that the purposi of the meeting was to
take care 0 : ' SClr..e business that should be ta!{en care foefore the regular meeting
cnd eS:ger.iall ~{ the appo1ntment of a person to serve on the Family Plan committee.
This a p nc intme r:t needed to be mad.e imI'lediatel~T a.s the Superintendent \vas calling
a me pt.L'.g fGr Dec. 22 with the . . relfare wDrker s .. the t ribal council chairma.n and
othe:- i:1t e '·e~,:: -':, e(1. cO l:Dcil metrlhe:'s a:1d t he PC:rSODS he ha s appointe d to serve on the
Fami J y c OnJ.. .1 i':,->r::. " Hotion by Ricb.rd T h 0!T!psr, n~ s e~ onded by Andre,.. Estes to appoint
Mrs. Da:cJ. ?i1 p. ~~ ~ ng to s e rve on t h. e Fami ly Pl an r:'.\)?:.lmi tt.ee and nn.mi.TJ.g I'irs Agnes
KiL'1 s1e y 2 8 se c;.;;n.d choice 2nd Ivir " . Ha.z31 L 8.7'. g d~ a '). a s t :lir·d choice. il10 objections.
'i ·~ote < .l f or - 0 nga..inst .
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(2) Th':l Chairman told the council that someone had stolen the pump jack and
motor fr ('m +" rd c 01lI!lu n ity "Tell in Little Bend and tr. a.t he believed a reward should
be offered !,")r t he recover:l of this proper7.y . Ho t- i on by Anclrev E~tes, seconded
by Ricl1al'd Th ohlps on to authorize the payment of a <jjl25.00 reward to anyone furnishjng information leading to the recovery of the pump jack and motor and
also authorizing the payment of ads to be placed in newspapers concerning the
reward being offered. No objections. Vote: 3 for - 0 against.
(3) Mr. Marvin J. Sonosky, attorney from Washington, D. C. entered the meeting
and discussed with the council the terms of his proposed contract with the Tribe
for the Big Bend Dam matter. The matter was discussed and it was agreed not to
take any action on the hiring of an attorney for the Big Bend Dam until the
regular meeting when all the council members would be present. filI'. Sonosky
left the meeting.
adopt resolution to
(4) Motion by Richard Thompson, seconded by Tom Two Hawk toJauthoriZ9 the
purchase of L8-953, Eva Forked Butte allotment, described as SW~ Sec. 28, T. 107 N.
R. 74 W., containing 160 acres at the appraised value of ~/1440.00, purchase to
be made from the Land Purchase Fund, and allowing the grantor to reserve 50% of
all mineral rights. No objections. Vote: 3 for - 0 against.
(5) Motion by Andrew Estes, seconded by Tom Two Hawk to adopt resolution to the
effect that individual leases of tribal lands and submarginal permits on submarginal lands should be leased to non-Indians at the same rates as apply to range
unit rentals that raise or lower on a sliding scale basis. Leases to Indians to
be at the rate of 40¢ per acre for grazing with no charge for hay cutting and
:jjil.OO per acre for farm land which is the same rates previously charged Indians.
No objections. Vote: 3 for - 0 against.
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i,O\JER BRULE SIOt'X TRIBAL COUNCIL SPECIAL IviliETING
(6)
DECEl'IDER 1'1, 1958
Motion by Andrew Estes, seconded by Richard Thompson to authorize payment
No objections. vote: 3 for - 0 against"
of per diem a.nd mileage and bills.
(7) Hr. Martin J " Sather of Presho, S. Dak. entered the ,m3eting anct bfor;r.e "l
the ccu..."lcil that he would have his attorney dr~w up a contra.ct for the drilling
of artesian wells for the council's consideration. This was agreed to by the
ID8lr.b'3rs and lvIr. Sather left the meeting.
(8 ) Motion by Richard Thompson, seconded by Tom Two Hawk to adjourn so that
they could attend the meeting called for 10:00 a.~ m. with the Corps of Engineers o
No objections. Vote: 3 ~or - 0 against. Meeting adjourned at 10:00 a. m.
Andrew Estes, Secretary
:'ower Bn'.J.e Sidux Triba.l Council
Dec€~noer
17 ;; 1958
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JANUARY 6, 1960
LOWER BRULE TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES
(25 )
The Chairman informed Mr. Beitzel of the motion the Council made
earlier in this meeting where they requested that ~. Beitzel give authority
to the Road Dept. to clear side roads where school children must walk to
meet the school bus. Mr. Beitz~l said he would contact Hobert Eagle relative
to this matter.
(26)
Motion by Clarence Thompson, seconded by Thomas Eagle Thunder to adopt
a resolution approving the enrollment of Joseph Wayne Skunk, Jr., born Dec.
17, 1959, son of Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Skunk, . and LUcille Caroline Grass Rope,
born July 6, 1959, daughter of ~efferBon & Avia Grass Rope, into the Lower
Brule Sioux Tribe. No objections. Vote: 4 for-none against.
(27)
Motion by Andrew Estes, seconded by Thomas Eagle Thunder that Peter
Flute be informed that his request for a loan has been denied since there
are no funds for loans and that Mary Brings The Pipe be infomed also that
her request for a loan for house repairs has been denied but that she still
hp::; fl).:1ds from the Fort Raniall Taking Area for house repairs which she has
not ye~ used. No objections. Vote: 4 fbr-none against.
(28)
k·:;io~ by Clarence Thompson, seconded by Thomas Eagle Thunder that no
fee be charged fot' the use of the tribal hall by the church sci.nce this is
a non-profit organization. This request was made by lviI'. Cansler Estes and he
also t!)":1:~ed t!1.e Council for the free dinner served on Dec. 24, 1959. No
ob j e ~ t:: ..:; ~': c Vote: 4 for-none against.
(29)
Motion by Clarence Thompson, seconded by Andrew Estes that the land
sale of }tos. Ruth Thompsons to the Tribe be tabled until a. later date when
apprais~l3 have been made.
No objections. Vote: 4 for-none against.
(30)
The Chainnan read a letter from Robert Burnette, relative to encouragIf this is done the
Indian people would have more power politically.
ing & getting our Indian people registered to vote.
(31)
Motion b.Y Clarence Thompson, seconded by Andrew Estes to approve the
purchase of 10 wild turkeys, 7 females and 3 males. These tUrkeys will be
stocked on the reservation and i f they survive more turkeys will be stocked
on the reservation. No Objections. Vote: 4 for-none against.
(32)
MOtion by Andrew Estes, seconded by Clarence Thompson that the meeting adjourn. No objections. Vote: 4 for-none against •
•
January 6, 1960
Joyce Estes, Secretary
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-February 3, 1960
LO ·.'ER BRULE SIOUX TRIBAL COUNCIL
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman at 10:30 a.m. at
the tribal office at Lower Brule, S. Dak. Roll call as follows:
Absent
Present
Richard Thompson, Sgt. At Arms
J. W.1;hompson, Chairman
Thomas Eagle Thunder
Clarence Thompson, Vice-Chairman
Andrew Estes
Thomas Two Hawk, Chaplain
Joyce Estes, Secretary (non-voting member)
Helen R. Thompson, Treasurer (non-voting member)
The minutes of the regular meeting held on January 6, 1960 and the
minutes of the special meeting held on January 11, 1960 were read. Motion by
Clarence Thompson, seconded by Andrew Estes to approve the minutes as read.
No objections. Vote: 3 for-none against.
(1)
Th8 Chairman reported on a discussion he had with the State Fish, Game
& Wild Life Service relative to stocking the reservation with wild life such
as eL~, wild turkey, antelope and the setting up of a goose reserve. Much
discu.ssion was given to problems that would arise from this such as, would
the wild game stay on the reservation, hiring full time game wardens
and the need for strict hunting regulations. The ~ouncil is now waiting for
word from the state Fish, Game & Wild Life Service for definite plans as to
stocking the reservation.
(2)
The Chairman announced to the Council that he has received word from
Mr. Sonosky, that the Interior Dept. & Corps of Engineers has estimated
the cost of moving Lower Brule to a new town site at near ~3 million. He
fl.18o stated that representation by .the Tribe may be needed in v/ashing\on
for t.he justification of this new town later on. Mr. Sonosky would keep
us advised.
Law & Order on the reservation was discussed and various questions were
r?ised. The leniency by the judicial department in disciplining the people,
the recent transfer of l-iir. Ferris and the lack of proper orientation of new
law & order personnel both by the Special Officer & Area Office people •. ' The
enforcement department cannot properly enforce law when the judicial department continually suspends sentences, this does not conform with Section 2,
of Chapter 4 of the Tribal Code • . Mr. Ferris was one of the best officers
to work in Lower Brule and was very efficient, effective, fair and respected
by our people. The council was of the opinion he was treated very unfairly
by certain employees in Pierre Agency in forcing his transfer and further
yet requesting his separation from the Service. It was decided that the
Council should make a deeper study of this, for possible use in the future
should the Law & 6rder controversy come to a head in the Central Office.
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APRlL 6, 1960
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
(9)
Motion by Richard Thompson, seconded by Thomas Eagle Thunder that ~~.
to withdraw the amount of
the account of the Tribe in
th~ t. S. 'l'rsaflary for declaration of tak.-tng filed by the United States which
covers two tt'<1cts of land containing 867.50 acres of land. No objections.
Vote: 4 for-nc~e against.
So~ofll::v: OUi." B::,g Bend Da.m Attorney, be requested
~5.J.50 " OO from the Court and hav'e it credited to
M'lCh disc~ssion was given to the transfer of I.I.M. Accounts to Aberdeen.
The T::,j, 'b.~l C01.lnc5.l adopted Res. No. 60-30 on Oct. 30, 1959 opposihg the transfer
of a1.1. 1. 1.M. Accot:nts to Aberdeen, the Council was later notified that if this
mech~ni : '?2..l sy-Ete!!l of acc01mting did not prove satisfactory that it would not be
inst<:lled on a pemanent basis and the Accounts would be returned to Pierre
Agency. Motion by Thomas Two Hawk, seconded by Thomas Eagle Thunder to adopt
another resoluticn opposing on~e again the transfer of all accounts to Aberdeen
and' requ<;)st that these accounts be moved back to Pierre Agency since this
~ove hM ?2.'07Gn to be a big disap;>ointment to all concerned ma.i:2..).y the Indian
peop18 a-:-\d o:ficial officers at Pierre Agency. No objections. Vete: 4 fornO:''1e ags.inst.
(11)
The Chairm~ infonned the Council that,8~ ~ the weather conditions, etc.
the reservation will hot be stocked wi thliiR anWaBt-elope since the State
was ut:·1.b~ . e to trap the antelope and there is a shortage of elk in YellC'tlstone
Park. YlC t.io i1 by Richard Thompson, secondE'!d1 bYt.C~ere:.nce Thom9S0::l to adopt an.
o!'dj ,~al".~C"; t., ) prc.!'.ibit the hunting of elk~tmd.an~:r6pe on the reser'.r~tion since
a f"e:: E. ; "! . ·.~; 2~ 1:'- 8 l l<lVe been seen in this area and the reservation will poss:'bly
be E (' '' '::iC :;~;,i ~l':::J.-:t. y~ar. No objections. Vote: 4 for-none aga:ir..st.
(12)
The~e "ras mu.ch discussion as to the use and condition of the Tr~_blll hall.
No ch;:.t·,~s· Ins been made for its use and yet most of the pime-:the organi~a.tions
using j+, ~() ret clean up after they have used it. Felix Quilt, Jr has too many
othe?' C~!ti '3S to clean up the hall every time it is used. Children are not
discip1 :bed by parents at public gatherings, they are allowed to wreck windows,
walls .s.lid f 1lrnishings. Motion by Clarence Thompson, seconded by Thomas Eagle
Th~~der to"adopt a resolution appointing Felix Quilt, Jr. as sole custodian
of tl1e Tribal and hall and anyone wanting to use the hall must make a deposit
in al.1Yance to Felix Quilt, the amount to be detennined by him. If the hall is
cleaned up after use to his satisfaction their deposit will be refunded, if not
the d€po8it will be used to hire someone to clean the hall. This seems to be the
only solution possible. No objections. Vote: 4 for-none against.
(13)
Motion by Thomas Eagle Thunder, seconded by Richard Thompson that they
recess for dinner. No objections. Vote: 4 for-none against.
.
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Meeting reconvened at 12:15 p.m. with all members present e~~pi'Anarew
Estes. 14r. Beitzel was also present.
Land Operations
344.6
Pierre Agency
Pierre" :-:.outh Dakota
K::J.rch 18, 1960
To:
" rea Director" A. berdeen
From:
Attention:
Superintendent, Pierre Agency
Subject:
Nonthly Progress Report for Period ending Harch 15, 1960
Land Operations
,4 s ocyj snow-pack upon the range lani, of up to 24", -..till add 1mmea!:'urably to the depleted water supply for the coming year.
Although the snow-f':.:tll ·...-as well distributed, the frozen ground
l:el~. . . . will probably prevent much of this from bein i~ absorbed
by the land unless there is an unusually slC1ti run-off.
Thrc~h
the cooperation of the Bureau of Sport Fisheries, it is
anticip:!.ted that a total (jf 42,000 fish \iill be supplied for
planting in livestock reservoirs on the two reservations.
These will include rainbow trout, bass, bluegills, and northern
pike.
It is anticipated that thro~gh the cooperation of the SCS personell,
a con8tr~ctive program of soil conservation activities will be
worked out which will be more beneficial than through the 1l.."1:!.l a teral action of each alone.
It is also hoped that during the coming year at least t-wo nonIndia..'1 operators will ';rork out a satisfactory arrangement for
placing of Indian land under the Great Plains Program.
The irm:.ediate plans include work upon shelter belts for Indians
and working out "'ro gr 8.rr.s for additional Ind:iE.n loan applic <i. ticns.
c. H. Beitzel
Superintend ent
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MAY 4, 1960
MINUTES OF REGULAR l'iEETING
4
Th3 Chairmen read a letter from }~. Bennett, Acting Area Director, which
was an ~1vitati~n to attend a workshop on tribal affairs in Aberdeen, S. Dak.
o~ I~a:r 10 and 11, 1960.
5
?h :.:;.Q!1 b~>, P.ichard Thompson, seconded by Clarence Thompson to adopt a
:n~~('. 3 .L",~:, io!! to grant easement to the R.E.A. for consttuction of a transmission
1:::-.' ,=" (: ::,~ t::..'ib~ , l land described as mv~~ Sec. 1, T. 106 N., R. 72 W., 5th P.J.v.i.
J
!~ 'l c. ':;jeC'tj ~ ns ,.
Vote: 4 for-none against.
6
'll.;ere ,'m,s some discussion on the building of a road to the Dam for use
by tm <:01'-:'':'C'.C'.tors for hauling in their equipment. It was decided that they
would t~~~L ,C the matter for further discussion when Hr. Beitzel would be present.
7
The Cl"ai:rm::l.n announced that the Bureau has asked that the Council recOD'.:1'end. 2.:1 ~. su'bmt three prospective names from which the Bureau will pick
0 !1A fO:i % f ociate judge.
The associate judge will be paid by the Bureau
aT'rl h~ \d.ll ::'erve whenever the chiet1~~Ebsent or if the case involves relat~,,7:=!G.
!,i": :' ,i. ~m by Thomas Eagle Thunder, seconded by Richard Thompson that
t.h,., '\. n -'3(:' i c·::.J.0wing names be submitted to Mr. Beitzel: Felix Quilt, Sr.,
Ee,:';'2,:,t ,9':';'::2. and Silas Black Dog. No cbjections. Vote: 4 for-none against.
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8
C].:: . p~ine;s from newspapers were read in which farmers and ranchers in the
Phil iD C'':U lfulesville areas have banded together to band aerial hunting over
th~ir l~~ds.
Motion by Clarence Thompson, seconded by Richard Thompson that
the Tribe prohibit aerial hunting on all allotted and tribal lands and that
not5.cp.s of this action be put in the surrounding newspapers and a map of
these lands be sent in for publication. No objections. Vote: 4 for-none
ag3.:!..':'Jst. •
9
Motion by Richard Thompson, seconied by Clarence Thompson to adopt a
resol'ltion accepting the list of 24 nanes submitted by the JUdicial Department to serve on a jury. No objections. Vote: 4 for-none against.
The Chairman read a letter from tie Acting Commissioner relative to
Ordinance LB-60-D which established a :.i.cense fee of ~100.00 to be levied :
upon non-Indian traders operating on t1Ie Reservation. The Council is adviced
that a new ordinance will be necessary later when other stores or businesses
develop on the reservation,
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OF REGULAR MEETL~G
SEPTE}illER 7,
1960
(11)
Requests were made by ma.il by Mercy High Elk, Maggie Sa\'ralla and ~
Felecia to sell their land to the Tribe. Notion by Clarence Thompson, seconded
by Andrew Est.es t!1at these applications be put on file for purchase a3 soon as
t!1e t.ribe ge·t.s more funds for land purchases and that these persons be notified
as to this action. No objection~. vote: 4 for-none agaLlst. Richard Thompson
r.ot pre3~nt at voting.
(12)
A letter from Mr. Q. Sha;pe \'fas read in which he thanked the Council for
th~d.:t at.t0P..tio:1. and actio:1. whlicn t:1E:Y took at their last regualr meeting relat:Lve
to !JaJ"2l(~1!t of his services for the Tribe. Mr. Sharpe also stated that he is
appreciative of the work which wa3 entrusted to him dUF.Ulg the past years.
(13)
'7.1:'.8 Cba:i~.'1n R::1nO'.!.'1C0d that the date for the Na.tional Congress of American
..'.....·1L\.::. a~ Con';ention has bee;! changed f~om S""ptember to Nove:nber du.e to
tI,e :"'I3C~Wb:' of the majority of members of that organization.
Irct~.0.::liJ I
(1.4.)
P. t.~~"!.!!L yn\l note f.:'0!!l Mro & Nr3~ Beitzel was read in which t.hey tha.n.l{ed
t!1c C::;lLlC.:t:. J 'J.~' th o;:, X2..rew0J2. gift and also for the splended cooperation in all
t l:~ v:.)::·~: o._·~'i t,1.=,ino255 \~::::'ch the COUA":;:i.J. did "nile M.-.;-. Beitz.el was the Supt.
(15)
The C~!2.i:rma-'1 a.Imo'.!l:ced that a special meeting will be held on Sept. 20, 1960
fC'r the purpose cf deteiThining if the candidates for councilmen are eligible in
acco::d,">.r..ce with Article III of the Constitution aP..d Bylaws of the Tribe.
lhet:l.:J.g adjourned for dinner a.t 12:00 noon
~et~g
reconvened at 1:25 p.m.
with
quorum present
(16)
.
jado pt a res olution
lbtl.on by Andrew Estes, seconded by Thomas Two Hawk to request the transfer
of thl3 f'1.l:1ds .; n the Fees Account ap..d hulf of the Submarginal Fund to the General
Fu.T.1Q o..':1c. tl1e remaining half of the Submargine.1 Fund to the Land Purchase Funds
No oojedicns. Vote 4 fer-none against. Richard Thompson not present at votkgo
(17)
There was much discussion as to stocking the reservation with antelope, elk
and, wild turkey. MOtion by Clarence Thompson, seconded by Andrew Estes that the
Tribe renew their efforts in getting the reservation stocked. No objections. Vote:
4 fo~-none against. Richard Thompson not present at voting.
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SEPTE.'1BER 7, 1960
(18)
:':?t,.·:'on by fu"'1drew Estes, eecanclr1i b J To'lC!ll9.s Two Ha~ to aut.horize the Cha..'trI'l<.~
~·., o :. ,<, ~ .'~ ,_~~:t'(; .)j all detail~ in purchasing e]~;~ fer ·1i!';'::'rlbution for the &llember~
rr: ' ~~:$ :'e!lprfatio:l o ~o objections. Vota: 4 .cOi.... ·r.l~xt :!: e.ga...i...n5tc. Richard Thompson
ent.erod. -~.1e lAe3ting at. to.i.s time.
(19)
Motion by Richa7'u. Thompson" seconded i:.~ Clarence ThO!r.ps<ln to a:le~-:-" P..e!:'olU"~i(ln
No. 60-26 adopt.ed or. Oct01:>3I' 7:. 1959, whereas J the Tribe will n:>lf e ' ~q,',:iJ,~ only
an undividac. 7/9 interest instead aftbe 8/9 L"1te!'eat in LB-434o ;3:.nc~ the
tims Resolut.ion No. 60-26 waa adopted ona 01 the heirs died bef''):l'e e~m s~\.gned
her r!"rS'~ anc. her heirs are non-lndians o No ob~~ '::~ion6. Vote: 5 f()r~none againsto
(20)
~/lotion by Andrex Estes, seCOnded by Xbomas 'h«> &~ -to request that Pierre
Agency r;ontact the non-In~.an heL-s in LB-434 for their 1/9 inte.res.t &:vi secure
O!feL'f;
SElll Land-e to ':Jle United State !rQm t:tJ.em.. .No objections.. . Vote: 5 for
none against.
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Mr. Harrington ~ tijt tlO~.~ ~ ~ iil1> DDt: ~ve a Superintendent at . Pierre Agehof. ,.. ~_ . ar ~ Jll'r.tts waedt1seuee~t1. Mot.ion b7
Clarence 'thoiDp8lln, ..c~@il;.~~ ~,~ to-"dcpt. ~ut11)1l authorizing th& Superintend.ent to
1& ~~. wdu, to !£hti1~: ~Ql1ldttee8J covering
2# 950 head ot sattle ~c1 that .a.U ~ttfreS ope,rating 00' the reservation must
c~ with provisiona of' ~- C 0.1. the 'l ru.eeUoeisor Bangs'Pl'Ogram. Failure
to compJ,y will make their al.l.cmat1one uubjeet to eancellation. No objections.
Vote: 5 for-none apibSt.
anocne
':::._ "'.:,.~e i·;c'I.S much d1a<mssiot1 on 'J 'l:an A nt·,tt~ ~cell08i8 or Bangs program, which
is a. p::i..an to completelv ete.diciate em· Bl'UC'.ell.osis Q,isea'Be. The catUe operators
on the reservation now operate. 'bIld~ ;p'~~. Motion bf CJ.a;r.ence Thompson, seconded
by Ri.c~n~ '!'hC':Ilp80n -t:o totmally~. Plao·~· ~ ~chthey ~e been operating
fo:- tt· p€.st ~'..O ~-·~ars. -This plan cthisi.S.t. ,;of the vac.d;na~on or all ca.'t;:· · . ~ for
B~:.'~::~ .1.'.':'.d i-::' '<TaS felt that this plan 1WO~4 e:ontMl hrue:ell08is and that i-i. \i01.1ld
noe, ')e ;:.ecessa:.~.:.~ to adopt P~an A at this ~i1ti4. No objections. Vote: 5 for-none
against.
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T:lere was much discussion on a Fishezoy Ma..nc.gement Program. on the Rep~:'Vation.
~his s'.:.bject. was b~,,:( :l:.ght 'M!'ore th3 cO'..lllcU by ¥ll". Ma.:uey at the l"egular meet· i1)~
l.n July. Mot~on by Clarence 'lhoDpson, seconded by THomas Two Haw that no f2:.t\l"nS
be allC'·.'~~ri on the reservation by non-Indianr.. tIo objections. Vote: 5 f0r-none
aga:l.ns·:·.c
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Richard Thompson inquired as -to Whether & culvert or crossing could be
installed in the Ft .. Georee.... The.. Counldl. decided that .a. 'request be made
to the Road DepartJlent to COfi$tX'Uct sane ldnd !If .c~s1n& On this road as this
road is used by all the '1!a~t~ in th.t- 1'%. ~ge Area. '
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1960
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Motion by Andrew Estes, seconded by Thomas Eagle Thunder to designate the
follo\-ri...lg ;,olH.y'!g :places and the following persons ':t,o serve as judge, clerk and
tally clerk for the election of councilmen on October 7,1960:
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Polling place - Lillian W:T.te residence
Jud,ge
- Leslie La."1g~1eau.
- Charles lE.T'.gdea.u
Clerk
Tally clerk - De.s.n Jal:ct:-e3u
Polling place - Elmer ~Jr~jn residence
- Abe 1angdeau
Jucl..ga
- Elmer Durki.'1
Clerk
Tally clerk - Lloyd Langdeau
Ft~ Hale District
Polling place - Harry T~ompson residence
Judge
- Wilbur Thompson
Clerk
- Vernie TI10mpson
Tally clerk - Amy Carpenter
No objections.
Lower Brule District
Pollir.g place - Trib~l offi:e
t.T:.1.Cige
- Her_TY G::)('c1face
Clerk
- Viola QJilt
Tally clerk - Joyce Estes
Vote: 5 for-none aga.inst.
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Silas Black Dog entered the meeting and requested assistance
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getting a settlement for damages which were done to his car by a tribal police
wagon in ~~"1e Ridge while he was attending their celebration. The only solution
the Council had to offer after they heard y~. Black Dogs story was for Mr. Black
Dog to open up a civil case in the tribal court at Pine Ridge against the accused
partyo
(27)
The Chai.rman announced that he has appointed Elmer laRoche & Ellsworth
Langdea~ as tribal police and has authorized them to enforce the Ordinance
re1ative to the disposal of dogs that are not licensed so that the Council can
go &~ead with their rabie control program.
(28)
Dorothy Sees The Elk requested a loan of 445.00 for clothes for her
boy who is attending a special school for the deaf at Sioux F~ls. Mot~on by
Clarence Thompson, seconded by Thomas Eagle Thunder to refer the matter to the
Chairman for his action. No objections. Vote: 5 for-none against.
}1~s.
(29)
Application for permanent position as tribCl.l clerk was discussed b~r the
COlh"'lciL It was decided that since it was so Eear election they would let the
new cOlh"1cilmen do the employing for pennanent positions,
(JO)
Andrew Estes request~d that his land not be included in a range unit for the
coming ~enS0n o' ~'3 ' '\"iaz advised to 'VITite to Pierre Agency and request that his land
be wi'Gthe:"(~ f!'O:I: the u!li t for his own use ~
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Motion by Andrew Estes, seconded by Richard Thompson that the meeting adjourn,
No objections. Vote: 5 for-none against.
September 7, 1960
Joyce Estes, Secretary
£owar Brule Sioux Tribal Council
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The meeting was called to .order by the Chairmanat . 10:JO a.m. at the '
tribal ofrice at Lower Brule, S.Dak. Roll call as follows:
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Also Pre:g~nt
Present
Mr.. Dave Erickson I Area Road .
J •W. ThoInEson, Chairman
Engineer
Clarence Thompson, Vice-Chairman
Mary Louise Defender, Real
Richard Thompson, Sgt. at Arms
Property Officer, Pierre Agency
Andrew Estes
Kay
Gourneau, Clerk
Thomas Eagle Thunder
Mr.
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G. Harri."'1gton
Thomas Two Hawk, Chaplain
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Jqyce Estes, . Secretary (non-voting member)
Helen R. Thompson, Treasurer, (non-voting member)
Quorum present
(1)
The minutes of the regular meeting held on September 7, 1960 were read.
Motion by Richard Thompson seconded by Clarence Thompson to approve the
minutes as read. No objections. Vote: 5 for-none against.
(2)
Mr. Erickson, from Aberdeen Area Office was present to discuss the
maintenance of reads on the reservation. Th9re was mu~h discussion as to t~e
routing of Highway 47 from Highw~ 16 to the Big Bend Dam. The Council informed ~. Erickson of roads which they know need repair. ~ Erickson informed the 60uncil that a road system is set up to meet the budget and at. ·
present the following roads are first on the list for repair, The road in
.:the L1 ftle Bend Area, the T~!O Hawks ' road' "in the Cedar Ci'eek area r the road
in the .Iron Nation which goes to Kennebec, and the road from Lower Brule to the
reservation ' line . which goes South. Richard Thompson inquired. as to v;he"ther
the road in the Ft. Hale Area could be repaired. Mr. Erickson stated that
this road was not on the Bureau road system and inquired as to how m3J1Y
families are involved. He also stated that roads are mair.tained accordir.g
to how many families are involved. ~ Erickson was informed that the~e ~e
about six Indian families and approximately )0 Indian people in the Ft. Hale
District, ~"'1d as to the condition of these roa~d.s. Motion by Clarence Thorepson
seconded by Richard Thompson to adopt a resolution requesting that the Ft.
Hale road be included on the BIA Road System for repair and maintenance by the
Bureau Road Department. No objections. Vote: 5 for-none against.
(J)
After much discussion concerning hunting and fishing on the reservation,
to enact Ordinance LB-'
61-13\:uf'i\ilit~gR~~~t~6rtsn3!tCth~L-"R~oertation, to prohibit fishing ~>').d a1 (0 u; il'v<iJ
the Tribal Council to establish seasons for hunting by resolution each Jeny
to allow non-Indians to hunt on the reservation. No objections. Vote; 5 for
none against,
Motio~~~~ Cl~ence Ih~son~ sefgn~ogAby Andrew Estes
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reservation for this season. Motion by Clarence Thompson, seconded by Richard
Thompson to adopt a resolution for this season which whouid allow non-Indians
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to hunt on the reservation during migratory waterfown season for migratory
waterfowl only. The fee for a hunting permit will be $5.00 and permits will
be issued at Tribal office only. Hunting will be allowed only on allotted
and standard and exChange assignments lands and then permission must be given
by the owners of the land. No objections. Vote: 5 for-none against.
Mr. Collins was in to discuss what arrangements could be made with the
Tribal Council concerning the use of the tribal hall o Motion by ClcoIence
Thompson, seconded by Richard Thompson that an agreement be written up to
be signed by the Superintendent and the Chairman concernir.g use of the tribal
hall by the school for their school activities for this school year. No
objections. Vote: 5 for-none against.
(6)
The Chairman read a letter from the Acting Area Directors }b. R.E.
Miller complimenting the Tribal eouncil on their action taken for the protec tion and control of tribal property and '6'q~ipment und.er Ordinance No. LB-61-A
adopted on September 7, 1960.
(7)
The Chairman informed the Council of the reply they received from th~
Area Office relative to the Councils request for clarification of Article II
Section 1 (b) of the Constitution ru1d Bylaws of the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe
which pertains to the eligibility of enrollment which states as fo~lows:
All children born to any member of the Lower Brule SiotL"'(
Tribe who is a resident of the reservation at the time of
the birth of said children but children born to any member
after the effective date of this amended Constitution and
possessing at least one-fourth degree Lower Br~iLe Indian
blood shall be members regardless of the residence of their
parents at the time of their birth.1I
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The reply received from the Area Office and the Central Office stated that all
children born to resident members of the Tribe are eligible for enrollment
regardless of degree of Lower Brule blood and children born to members of the
Tribe residing off the reservation must be one-fourth or more Lower Brule
Indian blood to be eligible for enrollment.
(8)
The Chairman reported that under authority from the Tribal Council he
has leased the Enterprise Ranch to Vera Gandt. Mrs. Gandt requested a t~r~~
year lease on the ranch, she also stated that she would repair the builolW~
as needed, and has paid a year' 5 rent in advance. Notion by Richard Thompson
seconded by Thomas Eagle Thunder to adopt a resolution gi'nng V~~Se Gandt the
three year lease she requested. "No objections. Vote: 5 for-none against.
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SPECIAL MEETING
LOWER BRULE SIOUX TRIBAL COUNCIL
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The meeting was called to order by the Chairman at 1:00 p.m. at the tribal
office at Lower Brule, S.Dak. Roll call as follows:
Present
J.W. Thompson, Chairman
Clarence Thompson, Vice~Chairman
Andrew Estes
Thomas Two Hawk
Thomas Eagle Thunder
Joyce Estes, Secretary (non-voting member)
Also Present
Representatives of the Corps
of Engineera) MRSI, Bureau of
Indian Affairs & Interior &
Insular Affairs Committee
Absent
Richard Thompson
(1)
The Chairman announced that the purpose of this meeting was to certify to
the election of the tribal councilmen which was held on October 7, 1960. After
going through the tally sheets and all the election procedures which were
followed in this election, ~otion by Clarence Thompson, seconded by Andrew
Estes to adopt a resolution certifying to this election that it was held in
accordance with all rules and regulations as laid down by the Tribal Council
and that the following have been elected at this election to serve on the
Tribal Council for the coming 2 year te~
Iron . Nation District
Thomas Two Hawk
Fort George District
Richard Thompson
Off-Reservation District
Frank C. Estes
Lower Brule District
Dorothy Sees the Elk
Alfred Ziegler
J.W. Thompson
Fort Hale District
Clarence Thompson
No objections.
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Vote 4 for-none against.
(2)
The Chairman announced that since the Council was having a meeting they
should take care of ~ business that has come up instead of leaving it for the
next regular meeting.
(:3)
The Chairman read a letter to the Council that was received that morning.
The letter was ~om the Fish and Wildlife Service in which they offered a new
proposal to the Tribe relative to taking of lands in the Little Bend Area and
Ft. George Area for wildlife-management purposes. The Fish and Wildljfe Service
would like to have full control of these lands through acquisition in order
to establish a complete and manageable project. They further stated that. :. ~ :.., o T
do not have the intention to acquire a single acre of tribal land unless C"l.,:;
Tribe voluntarily agrees to this sale. This new proposal offered by the Wildlife service states that "in lieu" lands will be acquired for the Lower Brule
Tribe, if the Tribe 50 desired, to replace on an equal value basis the lands
which are obtained for wildlife purposes. It is the desire of the Fish and
Wildlife Service that the Tribe notify them as to whether the Tribe will
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reconsider this proposal. The Chairman announced that a copy of this letter
has been sent to our Attorney. M.J. Sonosky, along with a few questions
pertaining to this proposal. If-arrangements can be agreed upon bet~~3~ the
wildlife Service and the Tribe this should be included in the report to C,me,ress
on January 15, 1960. The biggest question confronting the Tribe is w~e:e :Ild
how does the \hldlife ':>ervice propose to acquire lIin lieu" lands for exc l; ~-_ ge
to the Tribe. Motion by Clarence Thompson, seconded by Andrew Estes to request that the Chairman handle all correspondence and make all necessary
arrangerr,ents for negotiating with vlildlife-Service relative to their new
proposal. No· objections. Vote: 4 for-none against.
(4)
There was a discussion by the Council on maintenance of the road in the
Little Bend Area. If the Wildlife Service does acquire this land in the Little
Bend Area there would be no nee~ for the Bureau to make extensive repair to
this road. · Hotion by · Clarence l'hompson, seconded by Andrew Estes to request
that the Bureau use the funds, which would be used to make extensive repairs
to the road in the Little Bend Area, on the roads in Ft. Hale instead. After
the tribe negotiates with the ~iildlife Service it will be known for sure
whether the vJildlife Service will acquire the lands in he Little Bend Area.
No objections. Vote; 4 for-none against.
(5)
A request for a house repair grant was made by ¥~s. Alice Kennedy Grass
Rope. Motion by Thomas Eagle Thunder, seconded by Andrew Estes that her request be granted. No objections. Vote: 4 for-none against.
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Motion by Clarence , seconded by Thomas Two Hawk to approve a house
repair grant for Dave Thompkins. No objections. Vote: 4 for-none against.
Motion by Thomas Eagle Thunder seconded by Andrew Estes to approve a
house repair grant for Amy Carpenter and make it retroactive since she was
eligible and did not receive one last year. No objections. Vote: 4 fornone against.
(8)
Motion by Thomas Eagle Thunder seconded by Clarence Thompson to table
the request for a house repair grant of Josephine Spotted Hawk until the next
meeting, when a new Council ia on, with an off-reservation representative, No
objections. Vote 4 for-none against~
A request from Mrs. Winona Gerry was read in which she asked for a loan
which would be repaid from her land sale. The Council was reminded that the
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Bureau will not hold out any money to repay loans from land sales. Motion by
Clarence Thompson, seconded, by AndreH Estes to also postpone action on this
request until the new Council is seated. No objections. Vote: 4 fer-none
against.
(10)
Cl~rence Thompson reported on a meeting he attended earlier in the day
at Pier~e. The Corps of Engineers, MRBI personnel, Bureau personnel from
Aberdeen were pr~sent at the meeting. A few statements made at this meeting
were, the exact taking line from the Big Bend Dam, would not be known until
1962, there are approximately 60 families on the Lower Brule reservation who
will be affected by the Big Bend Dam, and approximately 600 individuals have
interests in lands that will be in the taking of the Big Bend Dam. Half of
the land in the taking is tribal and the remaining half belongs to individuals.
A. meeting will be held on Octebcr 21, 1960 with the Corps of Engineers for
the public at Pierre. The purpose of this meeting will be on the subject of
the Big Bend Dam and Oahe Dam. There was some discussion as to c . . rtairi "
a.reas including the Little Bend Area being turned over to the Vv"ilcllife-Service.
(11)
Members of the MRBI, Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Indian Affairs and
Interior and Insular A~~rs Committees who were present at the meeting in
Pierre came down to look over this part of the reservation. vfuile they were
down they were invited to the Council meeting. There was a discussion on the
proposal by the Hildlife Service, relative to the acquistion of lands in the
Little Bend Area, discussion on the relocation of the school facilities, townsite water situation, and roads. The Chairman expressed the Tribes' views on
these subjects. The Chairman stated that the Tribe vlOuld like to have the
intangibles broken down on an induvidual basis if possible. No definite
statementsweremade by the }ffiBI, Corps of Engineers or members of the Interior
and Insular Affairs Committee on the subjects discussed.
(12)
Motion by Andrew Estes, seconded by Clarence Thompson that the meeting
adjourn, No objections. Vote: 4 for-none against.
Heeting adjourned at 4:15.
October 10, 1960
Joyce Estes, Secretary
Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Council
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