Published Bi-Weekly for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska • Volume 50, Number 18 • Saturday, September 18, 2021

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Published Bi-Weekly for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska • Volume 50, Number 18 • Saturday, September 18, 2021

Winnebago Village Installs New 911 GPS Addresses throughout Winnebago

On September 3rd, the Winnebago Senior

Center served a drive-thru brunch to the

community due to Winnebago Tribe going

on Labor Day holiday. Thank you to the

staff for preparing and handing out meals

to our community.

Keep an eye out for information about

the farmers market giving away fresh

produce again! Last Wednesday squash,

green & orange tomatoes were up for

grabs. Pictured above (to the left) is Stuart

Fischer & Blake Frenchman holding the

watermelon they had for sale. Produce

was grown locally with Tribal Farms!

On September 4th, the Boys and Girls

Club of The Hocak Nisoc Haci took their

youth to the Nebraska Huskers’ football

game in Lincoln, Nebraska! The Huskers

were playing the Fordhams Rams with

a final score of 7-52, Nebraska up! This

was a good experience for our youth to be

a part of a win like this in person. Thank

you to the Boys and Girls Club planning

and organizing this event. (Photo courtesy

of the Boys and Girls Club of The Hocak

Nisoc Haci)

Gene Gilpin the Village Street Tech Supervisor standing in front of the Winnebago Village Address map. Photo by Winonah Leader Charge

Winonah Leader Charge

Winnebago, NE--There has been a

lot of confusion and frustration in the

Winnebago community with the new

address changes.

This change has been in the works

for years, but it as of recently the community is seeing the change.

Back in 2000, the acting sheriff

and the board at that time decided to

have Thurston County update their

911 system. Unfortunately, none of

the communities in Thurston County

were involved in these decisions.

Throughout the years, this project

went through many departments but

stayed at a standstill. During 2011

through 2015 emergency managements started learning the new na-

tional GPS system.

The GPS system determined the new

addresses based upon the front door

and where the home is located on the

block. These updated addresses are

locked into the national grid. This is

the same system used in the entire

world.

The starting point for the new addresses begins on the Southside of

town which is the 100 block then

moves Northward into the 200 block

and 300 block.

The address changes were officially

approved by the Village Board in 2014

then approved by Tribal Council in

2015.

As of this year, the Village has been

putting up the new addresses.

In case of an emergency, emergency

services such as the fire department,

ambulance or police can find the location they are being called to, the GPS

system gives them the exact location.

Gene Gilpin the Village Street Tech

Supervisor said “it has been a work

in progress. Hopefully everyone understands that this has been years

in the making. We are trying to catch

up where this project was left off. The

Village staff would appreciate the communities’ patients and understanding

through this process. This is to help

the community.”

Support Winnebago’s Farmers Market

On Friday the 10th of September the Winnebago Football team had a home game

vs. Tiospa Zina Wambdi. Shown above is

#22 Javon Price passing the goal post as

he makes a touchdown!! Congrats to our

boys on winning this game 34-0!

It’s Chief Little Priest Week here at the

Little Priest Tribal College! Our very own

Garan Coons was invited to host a viewing of Battle of the Bustles & explained

briefly why we have this event annually

at our Homecoming Celebration. (Photo by

Bethani Redhorn)

Reggie Frazier in the process of making Birria Tacos! Excellent addition to the Farmers market. (Picture taken by Tyler Snake)

Winonah Leader Charge

Winnebago Public School has introduced

a new team! This isn’t your regular sporting team you’re used to; it is Esports so it

focuses on competitive video games. This

is the Esports team first season competing. They will be playing various different

competitive video games over the course

of the year. The teams schedule is opening up to play Kearney Catholic.

Winnebago, NE—On September

10th, 11 vendors participated in the

local Farmers Market located at the

Ho-Chunk Village Market under the

outside canopy.

Vendor tables consisted of fresh

produce, arts n’ crafts, and food with

music entertainment in the background.

The farmers market will continue as

V i s i t

u s

a t

long as the season can go. The venue

is open to anyone who wants to attend

or participate as a vendor, this also

including business entrepreneurs.

Tony Wood Financial Services Coordinator shared “this is your market,

it is open to the entire community. I

would love to see the farmers market

used more.”

Weather permitting the next sched-

uled ‘Fridays at the Farmers Market’

events are:

October 8th with a tailgating theme

October 29th a costume crafts fair

Anyone can be a vendor and if interested in being a vendor contact: Tony

Wood via email at twood@hccdc.org.

For more information visit the

Farmers Market Facebook page

‘Winnebago Farmers Market Vendors’.

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BAGO NEWS

Next WIN News Deadline:

September 28th

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TRIBAL NEWS

Fall Season starts

Wednesday, September 22

Happy Fall Everyone!

Question of the Issue:

There was the water bucket challenge and now it's the

popular crate challenge. If you had to make a challenge,

what would you have people do?

Garan Coons

Winnebago Communications

Officer

Winonah Leader Charge

WIN Editor

If I had to create a challenge, I would

call it the Ultimate Warrior Challenge.

Must film it and do 4 things.

Ride a horse with no saddle

Must kill a deer with a bow and

arrow

Must make a dish using only what

mother earth provides and no preservatives

Must sing or play a love song with a

flute or hand drum

When I worked at Nebraska Indian

Community College we did one of

these at the Santee Powwow. Every

part had a meaning. Ride a horse,

meaning that you were able to go

back and forth to work. Kill a deer,

meaning you could provide for your

family. Make a dish meaning that

your able to survive and not starve.

Be able to sing or play a love song

meaning that you were able to express yourself to a companion.

I would give it a try but to be honest

I know I couldn't complete all of them

haha! It would be crazy to watch

though.

I would create a challenge for everyone to be a source of positivity and

happiness in their own life and the

lives of others. For example, changing negative thoughts into positive

ones and complimenting or saying

something nice to someone at least

once a day.

WINNEBAGO TRIBAL COUNCIL

PRIMARY & REGULAR ELECTION

SCHEDULE

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 & OCTOBER 5, 2021

Tyler Snake

WIN Office Manager

My challenge would be something that

gets people outdoors & moving. So,

spending 30 minutes of physical activity

outside to get your heartrate and blood

pumping! I feel this would positively

impact your day rather than falling off

some crates!

September 20th, 2021

Tuesday

REGULAR ELECTION

October 6th, 2021

Members

Oath of Office

Wednesday

Notification of Newly Elected

Re-Organizational Meeting of New Tribal Council

Members

Hōcąk Corner

The challenge I would create is aimed

towards my people with furbabies!

This would be a 7 day challenge

and each day would be something

different. You would need to create

a short video of something new, fun,

and exciting that you did with your

pet that day. For example, I have an

American Bulldog and he LOVES to

go for walks or taking trips to the dog

park; I would create one video for

our walks, one video for the dog park

trip, a trip to Starbucks because he

loves his whipped cream, and even

have one day where we are lounging

around, watching movies. The idea

behind the challenge would be to promote healthy relationships with our

furbabies, we don’t realize how much

we mean to them when we are their

whole world! :)

Christina Parker

Desktop Publisher

I would create a challenge that would

help the planet, like planting a tree in

your neighbor's yard (with approval

from them first of course), fastest to

fill a large dumpster with litter garbage, figuring out a creative way to

recycle the disposable masks.

Hišjasu

Pā

(heesh-jah-soo)

(pah)

Eye

Nose

Nącawa

'ī

(nah-chah-wah)

(ee)

Ear

Mouth

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Ho-Chunk, Inc. employees awarded Little

Priest Tribal College scholarships

Two Ho-Chunk, Inc. employees were recently awarded scholarship letters to

Little Priest Tribal College.

Terri Lee Medina, Culture and Youth Education Coordinator, and Santita

Medina, Office Assistant with All Native Solutions, were each chosen through a

dedicated committee process.

“I want to express my deepest gratitude for being selected as a recipient of

the LPTC scholarship,” said Terri Lee. “I am very humbled, and this award will

help empower me to focus on my education with a less financial burden. My

three children are my motivation to further my education, and I want to set the

example and be a role model for them.”

Employees must be in good standing and with the company for at least a

year to be considered.

“I am grateful to be awarded the LPTC Scholarship and want to express my

appreciation to the Ho-Chunk Scholarship Committee,” added Santita. “I am

thankful for the opportunities provided to us employees and am happy to be a

recipient.”

Scholarships are awarded up to three times per year through a partnership

with Little Priest Tribal College that is intended to emphasize the importance

of education.

JESUS OUR SAVIOR

LUTHERAN OUTREACH

"The Secret to Happiness Part 2"

In the last issue I asked the question

'what is the secret to happiness?' Dr.

Norman Nagel preached: 'The greatest

folly is to fool oneself into thinking that

in fact we can earn or deserve salvation

(and thereby we deserve happiness)'

[Selected Sermons of Norman Nagel London 1955 (205-6)].

Some use the Law to demand that

God owes them happiness:"Look at me

God - I am praying to you - often, at

every meal, when I raise up and when

I lay down my head! Look at me - I put

money in the offering plate each week.

Look at me I assist at funerals - tending the fire, preparing meals, donating

food or money, or cutting the cake or

offering up a prayer. Or look at me - I

am not like those who get drunk, or who

steal from others, or those who bully

or slander or who tell lies, or who are

sexually immoral."

'Some people go so far as to take

the Law and annul the Gospel. They

replaced God's way of promise and gift,

as if there was another way, a way in

which to earn God's favor. They would

transform the gracious, giving God into

the role of a spectator who should applaud their achievements' [Nagel (205)].

To insist on one's merits is to rob

Christ of doing it all for us. If we can do

it, then Christ died in vain. Paul brings

home to us the peril of diminishing or

rejecting the completeness of Christ's

redemption, for if our reliance is not

completely in Christ, then it is in ourselves and it is all up to us. If we are

unwilling to receive all as a gift from

God and would claim our due, then we

shall receive the wages we claim, which

is being left to ourselves by God, which

is hell. [Nagel (206)].

The secret to happiness is not in our

doing at the rejection or the expense of

what Jesus has done.

'The secret to happiness is in God.

He has nothing to get; He has only

everything to give. In giving away His

gifts, God has His happiness. Here is the

true happiness that lives not in getting

but in giving. So He might give, God

needed those to whom He could make

His gifts. There must be somebody to

receive them. Therefore, God created

us. He designed us as the recipients

of His gifts. Thus God would fulfill His

happiness. This happiness was not for

Himself alone but for His creatures

whom He created and equipped for

similar giving, for similar happiness'

[Nagel (203)].

'So God created the complementariness of husband and wife and the way

of oneness. God designed the giving

of themselves to each other, the one

flesh, the shared happy life of mutual

giving. This giving, which is the action

of love, is never static but ever growing.

The more that is given, the more there

is to give, the greater the happiness.

Therefore, God ordained that children

should come from the giving of husband and wife to each other. In children

are opportunities for further giving, for

further happiness. Marriage, family,

and society place us amid many provocations to giving, that is, to happiness.

There is God's design. There is God's

happiness that He wanted to share with

us. All He asked of His creatures was

that they should receive His gifts from

Him, allow themselves to be given to,

and find their happiness as God finds

it in giving' [Nagel (203-4)].

'The greatest gift from God is His

Son. Here is the height of giving. For

those who rebelled and refused His

gifts, God gave His Son to die and rise

again so to us He might give forgiveness

achieved by Christ's atoning death and

the risen triumphant life victorious

over sin, death, and hell. From all the

wretched unrest of getting and wanting and getting and wanting again, we

have been made free. We are God's own,

living from the gift of His hand. From

our glad and grateful hearts we sing,

"Thanks be to God for His unspeakable gift!" There it is. Is it yours? Do

you receive it, that is, do you believe'

[Nagel (206)]?

Garden Update

Week of September 6, 2021

Kathleen Cue, Nebraska Extension Horticulture Educator in Dodge County

Fall Armyworm

The fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, is a pest of row

crops and lawns, preferring

Kentucky bluegrass above other

types of lawn grasses grown in

the region. The caterpillars eat

the blades of grass, to the point

of turf thinning and browning.

Sixth instars, the largest they’ll

grow as caterpillars, are 1-¼

inches long with 3 stripes extending along their length and an

inverted “Y” shape on their head.

Pupation takes place in the turf,

with the adult moths emerging to

mate. Sources differ on the number of eggs each female produces

but it is many, ranging from 100

to 1000. Egg masses can appear

on buildings, fences, plants, and

outdoor furniture. Eggs develop

into first instar caterpillars in

just 2-5 days. Initially, feeding

is minimal, owing to the caterpillar’s small size, but as they grow,

their appetite increases and the

damage they cause more readily

apparent.

The FAW is a tropical pest,

overwintering where winters are

mild, in southern Florida and

Texas, and blown to northern

locations via storms and the ac-

companying winds in summer.

The “fall” in its common name

refers to caterpillars becoming

prevalent in late summer and

early fall and “armyworm” references the caterpillars moving

across the lawn in a line, eating everything as they go. FAW

has no diapause, a suspension

of development to successfully

overwinter harsh winters like

some of our native insects do.

The FAW will be active until

the first freeze at which time

all feeding and activity by the

FAW ends—at least until next

year’s storms blow moths into

our region.

Insecticides will be most effective when caterpillars are newly-hatched and damage is not

noticeable. To monitor for the

FAW, mix a container of soapy

water and dump it on the lawn.

If the caterpillars are present,

they will move above the lawn’s

surface. Insecticides containing

one of these active ingredients

are effective against the fall ar myworm: carbaryl, chlorantraniliprole, azadirachtin, Monterey

B.t., spinosad, and bifenthrin.

Once the lawn is free of the FAW,

overseeding may be necessary to

fill in thin areas.

Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, September 18, 2021 — Page 5

TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES

WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA

MID-MONTHLY TRIBAL COUNCIL

MEETING MINUTES

July 19, 2021 Via GoTo Webinar

TRIBAL COUNCI PRESENT

Victoria Kitcheyan

Lorelei DeCora

Rona Stealer

Brian Chamberlain

Coly Brown (in at 5:10 a.m.)

Thelma Whitewater

Aric Armell

Louis LaRose

OTHERS PRESENT

Garan Coons

Brandon Stout

Erika Dunn

Mona Z.

TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT

John Snowball (leave)

CALL TO ORDER: Chairwoman

Kitcheyan called the meeting to order

at 5:04 p.m.

OPENING PRAYER: Louis LaRose

offered the opening prayer.

APPROVE AGENDA:

Brian Chamberlain a question for the

WGDC Tribal Council Board members

Rona Stealer motioned to approve

the Agenda with additions. Aric Armell

seconded.

VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

READING OF THE MINUTES:

July 7, 2021 Regular Tribal Council

meeting minutes

Rona Stealer motioned to approve

the July 7, 2021 Regular Tribal Council meeting minutes. Aric Armell seconded.

VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

July 12, 2021 Land meeting minutes

Aric Armell motioned to approve the

July 12, 2021 Land meeting minutes.

Rona Stealer seconded.

VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

RATIFY FIVE SIGNATURES:

[Failed] Approve the Transition plan

of the Quarantine RV’s (copy for your

records)

[Coly in at 5:10 p.m.]

[Tabled from 7-7-21] Adopt resolution #21-120: Ni\]kja\k Waka\ca\k

(Sacred Children) Care Center East

Construction Project

Louis LaRose motioned to Table

the Ratify Five Signature adopting

resolution #21-120: Ni\]kja\k Waka\

ca\k (Sacred Children) Care Center

East Construction Project. Aric Armell

seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Adopt resolution #21-127: Selective Overtime Enforcement Mini-Grant

2021

Aric Armell motioned to ratify the

five signature adopting resolution #21127: Selective Overtime Enforcement

Mini-Grant 2021. Thelma Whitewater

seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

TRIBAL COUNCIL ITEMS:

Task Force recommendation on

quarantine housing units

Pandemic Task Force – recommends

proceeds coming from sales of housing units to new housing and rehab of

rental housing units.

Will have this discussion when John

Snowball can be in the meeting.

Mask Discussion

Louis LaRose motioned to reinstate

the Mask mandate within the exterior

boundaries of the Winnebago Reservation, for all indoors and public buildings and places of business. Thelma

Whitewater seconded.

OBJECT: Brian Chamberlain

VOTE: (6) yes, LD, TW, LLR, AA, RS,

CB (1) no, BC (0) abstain

Motion

carried.

Winneshiek County Highway Dept.

Truck Logo Committee

Lorelei DeCora motioned to appoint

Lewis St. Cyr and Sunshine Bear to the

Winneshiek County Committee for their

new logo from the Winnebago Tribe of

Nebraska. Louis LaRose seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

WGDC Board question

Brian Chamberlain asked the two

Tribal Council members on the Board

meeting of the Winnebago Gaming Development Commission the outcome of

July 14, 2021 meeting.

Louis LaRose – Meeting on termination of an employee turned into a

power struggle, they had a difference

of opinion regarding tribal rules or

gaming rules.

John Snowball – absent

Victoria Kitcheyan asked if the issue is resolved or will there be further

action.

Louis LaRose – resolved, minus one

board member.

Aric Armell – Leave it up to the

Board.

Brian Chamberlain – wants to hear

from John Snowball

Coly Brown – asks for Clarity on

Roberts Rules – Chair making motions

themselves can we get this clear?

ADJOURN:

Aric Armell motioned to adjourn.

Brian Chamberlain seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Chairwoman Kitcheyan adjourned

the meeting at 5:47 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Lorelei DeCora, Secretary

Winnebago Tribal Council

WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA

CEO REPORT MEETING

July 20, 2021 Via Go To Webinar

TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:

Victoria Kitcheyan

Rona Stealer

Lorelei DeCora

Louis LaRose

Coly Brown

Aric Armell

Thelma Whitewater

Brian Chamberlain (in at 10:20 a.m.)

OTHERS PRESENT:

Esther Mercer

Amy LaPointe

Garan Coons

Brandon Stout

Ireta Blackbird

Joy Johnson

Lynelle Blackhawk

Sharon Frenchman

Teresa Littlegeorge

Tyresha Wolfe

Chiara Cournoyer

Cecelia Earth

TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT:

John Snowball

CALL TO ORDER: Chairwoman

Kitcheyan called to order at 10:03 a.m.

OPENING PRAYER: Louis LaRose

offered the opening prayer.

APPROVE AGENDA

Louis LaRose motioned to approve

the agenda. Rona Stealer seconded.

VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

DEPARTMENTAL UPDATES

CEO REPORT – presented by Esther

Mercer

CAO REPORT – presented by Lynelle

Blackhawk

Physical Resources Report – Presented by Ireta Blackbird

[Brian in at 10:20 a.m.]

BLACKHAWK COMMUNITY CENTER

LOBBY – DISCUSSION

Will handle the requests on a case

by case basis.

FY 21 ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

Tribal Assistance Caseworker – position approval

Rona Stealer motioned to approve the

Tribal Assistance Caseworker position.

Aric Armell seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Grant and Compliance Specialist

(WCHS) – Position approval

Lorelei DeCora motioned to approve

the Grant and Compliance Specialist

(WCHS) position to be effective October

1, 2021. Brian Chamberlain seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Revised FY 21 Org Chart approval

Louis LaRose motioned to approve the Revised FY 21 Org

Chart.

Coly Brown seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

Winnebago Gaming Development

Commission

Lorelei DeCora motioned to appoint

Janet Bird to the Winnebago Gaming

Development Commission. Rona Stealer

seconded.

VOTE: (4) yes, BC, LLR, LD, RS (2)

no, AA, TW (1) abstain, CB Motion

carried.

TRIBAL UTILITY BOARD

Lorelei DeCora motioned to appoint Marcell Blackbird to the Tribal

Utility Board. Coly Brown seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

POLICE REVIEW BOARD – RESIGNATION

Coly Brown motioned to accept the

resignation of Angie Walker from the

Police Review Board. Lorelei DeCora

seconded.

OBJECT: Thelma Whitewater

VOTE: (5) yes, BC, LD, CB, LLR, RS

(2) no, AA, TW

(0) abstain

Motion

carried.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

Daycare Site Selection

Lorelei DeCora motioned to ratify

the five signature adopting resolution

#21-120: Ni\]kja\k Waka\ca\k [Sacred

Children] Care Center East Construction Project pending a new site selection.

Louis LaRose seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

DEPAR TMENTAL SPOTLIGHT –

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Presented by Amy LaPointe

ADJOURN:

Aric Armell motioned to adjourn.

Brian Chamberlain seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Chairwoman Kitcheyan adjourned

at 12:45 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Teresa Littlegeorge,

Executive Assistant

CONCUR:

Lorelei DeCora, Secretary

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA

GENERAL COUNSEL MEETING

MINUTES

July 21, 2021 via GoTo Webinar

TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT

Victoria Kitcheyan

Lorelei DeCora

Rona Stealer

Louis LaRose

Thelma Whitewater

Coly Brown

Aric Armell (in at 10:12 a.m.)

Brian Chamberlain

OTHERS PRESENT

Joleen Thiele

Wendy Helgemo

Denise Jensen

Jennifer Beareagle

Brandon Stout

Josh Chamberlain

Tyresha Wolfe

Lynelle Blackhawk

TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT:

John Snowball (leave)

CALL TO ORDER: Chairwoman

Kitcheyan called the meeting to order

at 10:03 a.m.

OPENING PRAYER: Thelma Whitewater offered the opening prayer.

APPROVE AGENDA:

Louis LaRose motioned to approve

the agenda with additions. Thelma

Whitewater seconded.

VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

STANDING UPDATES: Presented by

Wendy Helgemo

Iowa Land Legislation Update - Process of locating documents that are in

archive.

[Aric Armell in at 10:12 a.m.]

Opioid Litigation

Flood Case

Comment/Consultation Letters

UPDATE ON CAPITAL GAINS TAX

RESEARCH

HEMP UPDATE

Licensing Commission status

Still advertising one Vacancy for the

HEMP Commission

CODE REVISION WORKING SESSION PLANNING

Lorelei still requesting a hard copy

of the Codes.

FREDERICK WHITEBEAR REFERRAL

Council unanimous agreement to

file charges.

Recommends to strengthen the policy

and add in disciplinary actions.

Aric Armell motioned for the Winnebago Tribe to pursue legal action

against Frederick Whitebear. Thelma

Whitewater seconded.

VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

VILLAGE OF WINNEBAGO WATER &

SEWER AGREEMENT

Agreement Negotiation status

Water Primacy

WINNEBAGO TRIBE POSTING CANDIDATES: Update, information only. No

action taken.

ADJOURN:

Aric Armell motioned to adjourn.

Thelma Whitewater seconded.

VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Chairwoman Kitcheyan adjourned

at 11:40 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Teresa Littlegeorge,

Executive Assistant

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

CONCUR:

Lorelei DeCora, Secretary

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA

TREASURER’S REPORT

July 28, 2021 via GoTo Webinar

TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:

Brian Chamberlain

Lorelei DeCora

Rona Stealer

Coly Brown

John Snowball

Aric Armell

Louis LaRose

Thelma Whitewater

OTHERS PRESENT:

Alan Post

Brandon Stout

Damon Payer

Danelle Smith

Esther Mercer

Mike Means

Lynelle Blackhawk

Kim Friloux

Michael Michaud

Mayan Beltran

Teresa Littlegeorge

Christian Rogers

Cecelia Earth

Joy Johnson

Kiva Harden-Free

Tyresha Wolfe

TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT:

Victoria Kitcheyan (sick leave)

CALL TO ORDER: Vice-Chairman

Chamberlain called the meeting to order

at 9:01 a.m.

OPENING PRAYER: Rona Stealer

offered the opening prayer.

APPROVE AGENDA:

John Snowball motioned to approve

the agenda as amended. Louis LaRose

seconded.

VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

[Aric Armell in]

WCHS FINANCIAL REPORT:

Billing and Collections - Presented

by Kim Friloux.

Lorelei DeCora motioned to approve

the Winnebago Comprehensive Health

Systems Report. Louis LaRose seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

WINNAVEGAS REPORT:

FINANCIAL REPORT – Presented by

Mike Means

Aric Armell motioned to approve the

Financial Report as presented. Rona

Stealer seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Action items:

Everi Tournament Bank

Rona Stealer motioned to approve

the request from the Slot Department

regarding Everi; the purchase of new

TournEvent machines at a cost of

$181,102.50. Aric Armell seconded.

7-0-0

Big Truckin’ Giveaway

Rona Stealer motioned to approve the

request from the WinnaVegas Marketing

Department for the Big Truckin’ Giveaway September 18, October 9, and October 30, 2021. Coly Brown seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

$28,000 Sizzling Summer Slot Tournament in September 2021

Louis LaRose motioned to approve

the request from WinnaVegas Marketing

Department regarding the $28,000 Sizzling Summer Slot Tournament in September 2021. Rona Stealer seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

MARKETING PERFORMA – Michael

Michaud

HUMAN RESOURCES Update –

Christian Rogers

GAMING COMMISSION REPORT:

Presented by Damon Payer

Aric Armell motioned to approve the

report. Coly Brown seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

TRIBAL CFO REPORT:

Financial Summary

COVID-19 as of July 14, 2021: update only

CARES Act Projects as of July 14,

2021: DEADLINE Extended by Congress to expend the money until December 31, 2021.

Housing Utility Assistance - updates

Facilities - updates

Food Pantry - updates

Wake & Burial - updates

Security - updates

Small Business Grants - updates

Communication - updates

Quarantine Housing Project - updates

Food Security - updates

Clean Water initiative - updates

Heating Cooling Initiative - updates

Homecoming Celebration - updates

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)

– updates

Aric Armell motioned to approve

the Tribal CFO Report. Coly Brown

seconded

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

TRIBAL COUNCIL ITEMS:

Planning Department - Engineering

Contract

Request for Qualifications (RFQ)

for professional Engineering firms

interested in planning and design for

construction of a Community Broadband/Fiber Network Infrastructure.

The Proposed infrastructure network

will be designed to provide broadband

and Internet services for the Winnebago

Reservation.

Lorelei DeCora motioned to approve

submission of the application for the

broadband funding to the department

of commerce. Thelma Whitewater seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

ADJOURN:

Thelma Whitewater motioned to adjourn. Aric Armell seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Vice-Chairman Chamberlain adjourned the meeting at 10:37 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Teresa Littlegeorge,

Executive Assistant

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

CONCUR:

Lorelei DeCora, Secretary

Winnebago Tribal Council

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TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES

WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA

REGULAR TRIBAL COUNCIL

MEETING

August 2, 2021 via GoTo Meeting

at 9:00 a.m.

TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:

Victoria Kitcheyan

Lorelei DeCora

Brian Chamberlain

Rona Stealer

Louis LaRose

Coly Brown

John Snowball

Aric Armell

OTHERS PRESENT:

Esther Mercer

Alan Post

Ireta Blackbird

Autumn Nieman

Lynelle Blackhawk

Garan Coons

Joy Johnson

TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT:

Thelma Whitewater, On Leave

CALL TO ORDER: Chairwoman

Kitcheyan called the meeting to order

at 9:00 AM

OPENING PRAYER: Louis LaRose

offered the opening prayer.

APPROVE AGENDA:

Brian Chamberlain motioned to

approve the agenda. Louis LaRose

seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

READING OF THE MINTUES:

7-19-2021 Mid-Monthly T ribal

Council meeting minutes

Rona Stealer motioned to approve

the 7-19-2021 Mid Monthly Tribal

Council meeting minutes.

Aric Armell seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

7-20, 2021 CEO Report meeting

minutes

Aric Armell motioned to approve

the 7-20-2021 CEO Report meeting

minutes.

Louis LaRose seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

7-21-2021 General Counsel meeting

minutes

Aric Armell motioned to approve the

7-21-2021 General Counsel meeting

minutes.

Rona Stealer seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

7-28-2021 Treasurer’s Report meeting minutes

Aric Armell motioned to approve the

7-28-2021 Treasurer’s Report meeting

minutes.

Coly Brown seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain.

Motion carried.

RATIFY FIVE SIGNATURES:

Adopt Resolution #21 - 128

Brian Chamberlain motioned to

ratify the five signature approving the

adoption of Resolution # 21128; Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

– Child Support Program (WTN – CSP).

Rona Stealer seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS:

Planning Department

Adopt Resolution #21 – 129 FY 21

BIA Noxious Weeds Fund

Brian Chamberlain motioned to

adopt Resolution #21 -129 FY 21 BIA

Noxious Weed Fund.

Rona Stealer seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Adopt Amended Resolution #21120A; Nikjak Wakacak (Sacred Children) Care Center North Construction

Project

Louis LaRose motioned to adopt

Amended Resolution #21-120A: Nikjak

Wakacak (Sacred

Children) Care Center North Construction Project. Rona Stealer seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

OLD BUSINESS:

Pandemic Task Force Recommendation

Councilman Snowball recommends

holding a Special Planning Meeting of

the Tribal Council on the

Quarantine Housing with representation from the WTN Tribal Housing,

Physical Resources and the

Land Management.

Councilman LaRose would like “Vaccines” added to the meeting.

Chairwoman Kitcheyan will schedule

the meeting.

TRIBAL COUNCIL ITEMS:

Quote for Roads Dump Truck

Lorelei Decora motioned to approve

the $21,900.00 for the Roads Department to purchase the

2007 Sterling Dump Truck. Brian

Chamberlain seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

St. Augustine Indian Mission Golf

Scramble Sponsorship

No action taken.

ADJOURN:

Aric Armell motioned to adjourn.

Brian Chamberlain seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Chairwoman Kitcheyan adjourned

at 9:24 AM.

Respectfully submitted.

Lorelei DeCora, Secretary

Winnebago Tribal Council

WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA

SPECIAL TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING – QUARANTINE HOUSING

DISCUSSION

August 9, 2021

TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:

Victoria Kitcheyan

Rona Stealer

Thelma Whitewater

Lorelei DeCora

Aric Armell

John Snowball

Louis LaRose

Brian Chamberlain

OTHERS PRESENT:

Lynelle Blackhawk

Ireta Blackbird

Alan Post

Autumn Nieman

Billie Kitcheyan

Kim Sulsberger

Brandon Stout

Garan Coons

Esther Mercer

Fannie LaTray

Teresa Littlegeorge

Tina Lewis

Wilhelmena Sharpback

TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT:

Coly Brown

CALL TO ORDER: Chairwoman

Kitcheyan called the meeting to order

at 9:04 a.m.

OPENING PRAYER: Aric Armell

offered the opening prayer.

APPROVE AGENDA:

Aric Armell motioned to approve the

agenda. Louis LaRose seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

1.

Overview of funding source for

quarantine housing and allowable use

Trailers

2.

Land sites of quarantine units

Sale of Long houses, Veteran’s Rental, Wolf Homes (Dec. 21, 2021)

3.

Mandatory COVID vaccination

Discussion

ADJOURN:

Aric Armell motioned to adjourn.

Rona Stealer seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Chairwoman Kitcheyan adjourned

at 10:16 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Teresa Littlegeorge,

Executive Assistant

CONCUR:

Lorelei DeCora, Secretary

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

Winnebago Tribal Council

five signature adopting resolution #21130: FY22 Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

State Plan for CSFP Serving Senior

Citizens. Thelma Whitewater seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS:

[Brian off 5:07 p.m., on 5:08 p.m.]

17th Annual Fatherhood is Leadership Conference

Aric Armell motioned to support any

of the Tribal Council to attend the 17th

Annual Fatherhood is Leadership Conference. Brian Chamberlain seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Enrollment Office – Fire Proof File

Cabinets

Coly Brown motioned to table the

fire proof cabinets for enrollment until

quotes are received. Aric Armell seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Adopt Resolution: Head Start 4th

Year Continuation Grant

Brian Chamberlain motioned to

adopt r esolution #21-131: FY22

Head Start 4th Year Continuation

Grant. Rona Stealer seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

TRIBAL COUNCIL ITEMS:

Executive Session Items

T.G. Request

M.B. Request

Brian Chamberlain motioned to go

into Executive Session at 5:17 p.m.

Rona Stealer seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Aric Armell motioned to come out of

Executive Session at 5:41 p.m. Brian

Chamberlain seconded.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

John Snowball motioned to waive the

age requirement to authorize Temeeka

Goodman to get her minor trust fund

released and to have the policy updated.

Louis LaRose seconded.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Louis LaRose motioned to accept

Michael Blackfish’s employment history

to full fill policy requirement for Tribal

Housing Policy. Aric Armell seconded.

OBJECT: Lorelei DeCora

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no ( 1 ) a b s t a i n ,

LD

Motion carried.

Rona would like the Tribal Housing

Policy worked on.

ADJOURN:

Brian Chamberlain motioned to

adjourn. Rona Stealer seconded.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Chairwoman Kitcheyan adjourned

at 5:46 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Lorelei DeCora, Secretary

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA

CEO REPORT MEETING

August 17, 2021 via GoTo Webinar

WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA

MID-MONTHLY TRIBAL COUNCIL

MEETING

August 16, 2021 Via GoTo Webinar

TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:

Victoria Kitcheyan

Lorelei DeCora

Rona Stealer

Brian Chamberlain (in at 5:04 p.m.)

Coly Brown

John Snowball

Thelma Whitewater

Aric Armell

Louis LaRose (in at 5:20 p.m.)

OTHERS PRESENT:

Matt May

Joy Johnson

CALL TO ORDER: Chairwoman

Kitcheyan called to order at 5:01 p.m.

OPENING PRAYER: Rona Stealer

offered the opening prayer.

APPROVE AGENDA:

Aric Armell motioned to approve the

agenda. Thelma Whitewater seconded.

VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

[Brian in at 5:04 p.m.]

READING OF THE MINUTES:

August 2, 2021 Regular meeting

minutes

Aric Armell motioned to approve

the August 2, 2021 Regular meeting minutes. Rona Stealer seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

August 9, 2021 Special meeting

minutes

Rona Stealer to approve August 9,

2021 Special Meeting minutes. Aric

Armell seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

RATIFY FIVE SIGNATURES:

Adopt resolution #21-130: FY22 Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska State Plan for

CSFP Serving Senior Citizens

Coly Brown motioned to ratify the

TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:

Victoria Kitcheyan

Brian Chamberlain

Lorelei DeCora

Rona Stealer

Coly Brown

Louis LaRose

Thelma Whitewater

Aric Armell

John Snowball

OTHERS PRESENT:

Esther Mercer

Brandon Stout

Daryl LaPointe, Jr.

Ireta Blackbird

Joy Johnson

Katherine Washburn

Lewis St. Cyr

Lynelle Blackhawk

Tina Lewis

Teresa Littlegeorge

Alan Post

Angie Walker

Cecelia Earth

Misty Jefferson

Chiara Cournoyer

Kellie Snow

CALL TO ORDER: Chairwoman

Kitcheyan called the meeting to order

at 10:23 a.m.

OPENING PRAYER: Louis LaRose

offered the opening prayer.

APPROVE AGENDA:

Aric Armell motioned to approve

the agenda as amended. Coly Brown

seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

FY22 BUDGETS: (Meeting held from

9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.)

DEPARTMENTAL UPDATES:

CEO Report – Presented by Esther

Mercer

CAO Report – Presented by Lynelle

Blackhawk

Brian Chamberlain motioned to

authorize CAO/CEO to take all actions

necessary to assist with Enrollment

Department Staffing Plan and bring

back in 21 days. Thelma Whitewater

seconded.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Physical Resources Report – Presented by Ireta Blackbird

BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

Tribal housing Committee – One

Applicant

Aric Armell motioned to appoint

Trey Blackhawk to the Tribal Housing

Committee for a two year term. Louis

LaRose seconded.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Brian Chamberlain motioned to

advertise one vacancy for a one year

term for the Tribal Housing Committee. Rona Stealer seconded

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

HUMAN RESOURCES:

Telecommuting Policy Revision

Lorelei DeCora motioned to table

Telecommuting Policy Revision and

return when the changes are complete

Aric Armell seconded.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT:

Strategic Plan Update – Presented by

Joy Johnson.

Adopt Resolution

Brian Chamberlain motioned to

adopt resolution #21-132: FY2021 Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Winnebago Tribal Transit Capital Project

Thelma Whitewater seconded.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

HUMAN SERVICES:

Client Satisfaction Survey

Lorelei DeCora motion to table the

survey until the Tribal Council recommendations are added. Thelma Whitewater seconded.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

YCIC/YOUTH SHELTER:

Office Associate – YCIC and Youth

Shelter – ’22 Tribal Appropriations

request

YCIC Assessment Specialist

YCIC and Youth Shelter Socia

Worker

Youth Intake and Outreach Specialist

Brian Chamberlain motioned to approve all the Job Description requests

as submitted. Louis LaRose seconded

OBJECT: Thelma Whitewater

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

YCIC/Youth Shelter Organizationa

Chart Update

Rona Stealer motioned to approve the

YCIC/Youth Shelter Organizational Chart

Update. Brian Chamberlain seconded

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

DEPARTMENTAL SPOTLIGHT HOCHUNK RENAISSANCE:

Presented by Lewis “Blue” St. Cyr

[John out 1:32 p.m.]

POW-WOW COMMITTEE ITEM:

Advertise for FY2022 Pow-wow Committee

Brian Chamberlain motioned to advertise for the FY 2022 Pow-Committee for 10

vacancies. Thelma Whitewater seconded

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

[Brian out 2:00 p.m.]

Pow-wow Budget review

Jr. & Sr. Princess travel funds

Aric Armell motioned to authorize a

$1,000.00 from the Approved Pow-wow

budget to the Jr. and Sr. Princess for

travel funds as done previously. Coly

Brown seconded.

VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

ADJOURN:

Aric Armell motioned to adjourn

Rona Stealer seconded.

VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Chairwoman Kitcheyan adjourned

the meeting at 2:22 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Teresa Littlegeorge,

Executive Assistant

CONCUR:

Lorelei DeCora, Secretary

Winnebago Tribal Council

WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA

GENERAL COUNSEL MEETING Via

GoTo Meeting

August 18, 2021

TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:

Victoria Kitcheyan

Rona Stealer

Lorelei DeCora

Aric Armell

Coly Brown

Thelma Whitewater

Louis LaRose

Brian Chamberlain

OTHERS PRESENT:

Jennifer Beareagle

Alan Post

Brandon Stout

Esther Mercer

Lynelle Blackhawk

Wendy Helgemo

Teresa Littlegeorge

Ron Nohr

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TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES

TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT:

John Snowball (sick leave)

CALL TO ORDER: Chairwoman

Kitcheyan called the meeting to order

at 10:04 a.m.

OPENING PRAYER: Jennifer

Beareagle offered the opening prayer.

APPROVE AGENDA:

Aric Armell motioned to approve the

agenda. Rona Stealer seconded.

VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

STANDING UPDATES:

Iowa Land Legislation update –

Wendy Helgemo presented.

Opioid Litigation – Jennifer Beareagle presented.

Flood Case

Comment/Consultation Letters

Submitted letters

Upcoming Deadlines

National Endowment for the Arts

(Consultation on Tribal Consultation)

– August 24, 2021

National Institutes of Health (Consultation on proposed updates to NAGPRA reglulations) – August 31, 2021

Hemp Update

Licensing Commission status

[Louis LaRose in at 10:35 a.m.]

Dakota County Tax Sale cases

Blaise Land Holdings LLC v. Estate

of Pearl Premeaux, CI21-81

Blaise Land Holdings LLC v. Little

Priest Tribal College, CI 21-82

Ambrose Land Holdings LLC v. Estate of Milford Bear, CI 21-85

Basil Land Holdings LLC v. Estate

of Minnie Rouse, CI 21-86

WTN Land Management Homesite

Lease Policy

Action Item: Approve Amendments

to Homesite Lease Policy

Thelma Whitewater motioned to

adopt resolution 21-133: Approving an

Amendment to the Winnebago Tribe

of Nebraska Residential Land Leasing

Policy. Rona Stealer seconded.

VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

BIA 17 Weight Limits

Action item: Approve Amendments

to WTC, adopting special provisions

applicable to BIA 17

Thelma Whitewater motioned to

adopt resolution 21-134: Amendments

to the Winnebago Tribal Code Title 6

Civil Traffic Code; Amending Section

6-426(1) of the Civil Traffic Code and

Adopting Title 6, Article 9 (Special

Provisions Applicable to BIA Route 17).

Aric Armell seconded.

VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Village of Winnebago Water & Sewer

Agreement Update

Executive Session: Negotiation Discussion

Lorelei DeCora motioned to go

into Executive Session at 11:08

a.m.

Aric Armell seconded.

VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Rona Stealer motioned to come

out of Executive Session at 11:19

a.m. Thelma Whitewater seconded.

VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Action Item: Approve Negotiation

offer from Village of Winnebago

Rona Stealer motioned to meet with

the Village Board for a (6) six month

Negotiations period, during which no

disconnections take place during that

time. Aric Armell seconded.

VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Employee Vaccination – Discussion

only

ADJOURN:

Aric Armell motioned to adjourn at

11:49 A.M. Rona Stealer seconded.

VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Teresa Littlegeorge,

Executive Assistant

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

CONCUR:

Lorelei DeCora, Secretary

Winnebago Tribal Council

WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA

TREASURER’S REPORT MEETING MINUTES

August 26, 2021

TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:

Victoria Kitcheyan

Lorelei DeCora

Rona Stealer

Louis LaRose

Coly Brown

John Snowball

Thelma Whitewater

Brian Chamberlain (in @9:30 a.m.)

Aric Armell (in @ 10:03 a.m.)

OTHERS PRESENT:

Alan Post

Brandon Stout

Autumn Nieman

Terri Mentink

Mayan Beltran

Sharon Frenchman

Joy Johnson

Teresa Littlegeorge

Kiva Harden

Cecelia Earth

Esther Mercer

Lynelle Blackhawk

Tyresha Wolfe

Garan Coons

Glinda Bruggeman

Mike Means

Michael Michaud

Kellie Snow

CALL TO ORDER: Chairwoman

Kitcheyan called to order at 9:06 a.m.

OPENING PRAYER: Louis LaRose

offered the opening prayer.

APPROVE AGENDA:

Lorelei DeCora motioned to approve

the agenda with additions. Louis

LaRose seconded.

VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

OLD BUSINESS:

CARES ACT Housing Plan – presented by Autumn Nieman

Lorelei DeCora motioned to approve

the modified Housing Plan as submitted

and start the application process. Coly

Brown seconded.

VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

[Brian Chamberlain in 9:30 a.m.]

TRIBAL CFO REPORT: Presented by

Alan Post, Tribal CFO

Coly Brown motioned approve the CFO Report as presented. Louis LaRose seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Wake & Burial addition of funds

Brian Chamberlain motioned to approve Wake & Burial budget addition

due to additional deaths this year. Louis

LaRose seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

FY2022 Appropriations Budget

Brian Chamberlain motioned to approve the FY2022 Appropriations Budget

as submitted. Louis LaRose seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

WCHS FINANCIAL REPORT:

Billing & Collections

Coly Brown motioned to approve the

WCHS Financial Report for Billing and

Collections. Rona Stealer seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Board Stipend

Lorelei DeCora motioned to approve to

increase the WCHS Board stipend as presented. Brian Chamberlain seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

[Aric Armell in at 10:03 a.m.]

Adopt resolution

Lorelei DeCora motioned to adopt

resolution #21-136: To Establish the

Winnebago Health Foundation, Approve By-Laws, and Initiate Selection

of the Initial Board of Directors. Brian

Chamberlain seconded.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

WINNAVEGAS REPORT:

Financial Report presented by Mike

Means, Controller

Rona Stealer motioned to approve

the WinnaVegas Financial Report as

presented. Aric Armell seconded.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Marketing Report presented by Michael Michaud, Marketing Director

Approvals: Presented by Mayan Beltran, General Manager

Request from the WinnaVegas HR

Department: Re: Cage/Guest Service

Manning Doc & Organizational Chart

Merger

Louis LaRose motioned to approve

the request from the WinnaVegas HR

Department: Re: Cage/Guest Services

Manning Doc & Organizational Chart

Merger.

Thelma Whitewater seconded.

OBJECT: Aric Armell

VOTE: (6) yes, TW, LLR, BC, LD,

JSB, CB

(2) no, AA, RS

(0) abstain

Motion carried.

Request from the WinnaVegas Marketing Department: Re: September &

October Promotional Vehicle Three Bid

Process

Lorelei DeCora motioned to approve

the Bid from Woodhouse Blair for 2021

RAM 1500 Classic Warlock Quad cab

4X4 6’4” Box (Red) for the amount of

$35,674.00.

Aric Armell seconded.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

WINNEBAGO GAMING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION:

Rona Stealer motioned to accept

report from the Winnebago Gaming Development Corporation. Lorelei DeCora

seconded.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

GAMING COMMISSION REPORT:

Brian Chamberlain motioned to approve the Gaming Commission Report

as submitted.

Rona Stealer seconded.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

TRIBAL COUNCIL ITEMS:

BIA/USGS Funding-Stream Gauge

Project FY22

Brian Chamberlain motioned to

adopt resolution #21-137: BIA/USGS

Funding-Stream Gauge Project FY22.

Aric Armell seconded.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

NCAI MEMBERSHIP FEE

Aric Armell motioned to table the NCAI

Membership renewal until the Resolution can be prepared with delegate and

alternated being named. Louis LaRose

seconded.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

NAFOA Travel

Brian Chamberlain motioned to approve travel for any interested Tribal

Council members wishing to attend the

conference 2021 Fall Finance & Tribal

Economies Conference San Antonio, TX

September 27-28, 2021. Rona Stealer

seconded.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Land Buyback MOA

Aric Armell motioned to table until the September 13, 2021 Land

Meeting to pr epar e a r esolution

approving the MOA for Land Buyback. Thelma Whitewater seconded.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

CAREER – National Dislocated Workers Grant FY’21 – Winnebago Tribe of

Nebraska

Rona Stealer motioned to adopt

resolution #21-138: CAREER – National

Dislocated Workers Grant FY’21 – Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. Lorelei

DeCora seconded.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Commercial Lease Nikjak Wakacak

(Sacred Children) Care Center North

Lorelei DeCora motioned to adopt

resolution #21-139: Nikjak Wakacak

(Sacred Children) Care Center North.

Coly Brown seconded.

Discussion.

Motion withdrawn, second Withdrawn.

Brian Chamberlain motioned to table

until the September 13, 2021 Land

Meeting. Thelma Whitewater seconded.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Winnebago Tribe Broadband Connectivity Project

Aric Armell motioned to adopt resolution #21-139: Winnebago Tribe Broadband Connectivity Project. Louis LaRose

seconded.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Enrollment Director Action

LD/TW motioned for the Tribal Council to receive the Enrollment Director’s

Personnel file, and information on who

called the police department. Thelma

Whitewater seconded.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Football games - Consideration of

Admin Leave

John Snowball motioned for consideration of Administrative Leave at 1:30

p.m. for football game at 2:00 p.m. on

Friday August 27, 2021. Aric Armell

seconded.

DISCUSSION: Rona Stealer requested the sports calendar for future events

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

ADJOURN:

Aric Armell motioned to adjourn at

11:44 a.m. Rona Stealer seconded.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Teresa Littlegeorge,

Executive Assistant

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

CONCUR:

Lorelei DeCora, Secretary

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA

WINNAVEGAS RESORT & CASINO

GENERAL MANAGER PERFORMANCE EVALUATION 2021

August 30, 2021

TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:

Victoria Kitcheyan

Lorelei DeCora

Thelma Whitewater

Aric Armell

Louis LaRose

Coly Brown

Louis LaRose

Brian Chamberlain

OTHERS PRESENT:

Teresa Littlegeorge (minutes)

Brandon Stout (IT)

Jennifer Bear Eagle

Mayan Beltran (in at 3:55 p.m.)

Rona Stealer

TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT:

John Snowball (leave)

CALL TO ORDER: Chairwoman

Kitcheyan called the meeting to order

at 1:14 p.m.

OPENING PRAYER: Using prayer

offered by Louis LaRose earlier today.

APPROVE AGENDA:

Aric Armell motioned to approve the

agenda. Thelma Whitewater seconded.

VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

TRIBAL COUNCIL INTERNAL DISCUSSION & REVIEW OF DOCUMENTATION

Discussion regarding Contract.

Review of Evaluations from the Tribal

Surveillance Synopsis discussion.

3:45 p.m. – Recess

3:54 p.m. - reconvened

(Mayan Beltran in at 3:55 p.m.)

Chairwoman explains the process

taken by the Tribal Council to conduct

General Manager’s review.

Overview of Evaluation results with

General Manager Mayan Beltran.

ACTIONS:

Lorelei DeCora motioned to deny the

June 2021 WinnaVegas General Manager Bonus. Thelma Whitewater seconded.

VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Lorelei DeCora motioned to terminate the WinnaVegas General Manager’s Contract effective in (30) thirty

days for cause “Habitual Neglect”.

Thelma Whitewater seconded.

VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

ADJOURN:

Aric Armell motioned to adjourn

at 5:51 p.m. Thelma Whitewater seconded.

VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Chairwoman Kitcheyan adjourned

the meeting.

Respectfully submitted,

Teresa Littlegeorge,

Executive Assistant

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

CONCUR:

Lorelei DeCora,

Tribal Council Secretary

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA

SPECIAL TRIBAL COUNCIL

MEETING – ENROLLMENT

August 30, 2021

TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:

Victoria Kitcheyan

Louis LaRose

John Snowball

Thelma Whitewater

Lorelei DeCora

Rona Stealer

Coly Brown

Brian Chamberlain

Aric Armell

OTHERS PRESENT:

Daphne Evans

Garan Coons

Esther Mercer

Ramona Sheridan

Lynelle Blackhawk

Misty Jefferson

Brandon Stout

Tyresha Wolfe

Tina Lewis

Danie Greene

Cheri Redhorn

CALL TO ORDER: Chairwoman

Kitcheyan called to order at 9:07 a.m.

OPENING PRAYER: Louis LaRose

offered the opening prayer.

ENROLLMENT ISSUES:

Lorelei DeCora motioned to reinstate

the Enrollment Director, Cheri Redhorn with back pay, further supervision of Enrollment Director to go back

under CEO, and the Tribal Council

needs to establish a work group to

work with the Enrollment staff & Enrollment Committee on office space,

staff positions, and updating the data

base. Then the Tribal Council backs

out after this is done. Thelma Whitewater seconded.

Discussion: Brian Chamberlain

stresses the amount of responsibility

that the Enrollment Director has to the

entire community. Further discussion

follows.

VOTE: (4) yes, TW, LD, AA, LLR

(3) no, RS, CB, JSB

(1) abstain, BC

Motion carried.

ADJOURN:

Aric Armell motioned to adjourn.

Brian Chamberlain seconded.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Chairwoman Kitcheyan adjourned

the meeting at 10:15 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Teresa Littlegeorge,

Executive Assistant

CONCUR:

Lorelei DeCora, Secretary

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

Winnebago Tribal Council

WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA

WINNAVEGAS RESORT & CASINO

ACTING GENERAL MANAGER

September 1, 2021

TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:

Victoria Kitcheyan

Lorelei DeCora

Thelma Whitewater

Aric Armell

Louis LaRose

Rona Stealer

Louis LaRose

Brian Chamberlain

OTHERS PRESENT:

Brandon Stout

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TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT:

Coly Brown (leave)

CALL TO ORDER: Chairwoman

Kitcheyan called the meeting to order

at 12:10 p.m.

OPENING PRAYER: Prayer offered

by Louis LaRose.

APPROVE AGENDA:

Lorelei Decora motioned to approve the

agenda. Thelma Whitewater seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

TRIBAL COUNCIL INTERNAL DISCUSSION & APPOINTMENT OF THE

ACTING WINNAVEGAS GENERAL

MANAGER

Lorelei Decora motioned to appoint Michael Michaud as the Acting

WinnaVegas General Manager. Louis

LaRose seconded.

OBJECT: BC, TW

VOTE: (3) yes, LD, LLR, RS (4)no,

BC, TW, JSB, AA

(0) abstain

3 – 4 – 0 Motion failed.

Brian Chamberlain motioned to

appoint Kellie Snow as the Acting

WinnaVegas General Manager. Rona

Stealer seconded.

OBJECT: TW

VOTE: (2) yes, BC, RS (4) no, LD,

JSB, AA, TW

(1) abstain, LLR

2 – 4 - 1 Motion failed.

Thelma Whitewater motioned to

appoint Ray Thomas as the Acting

WinnaVegas General Manager. John

Snowball seconded.

OBJECT: BC

VOTE: (3) yes, AA, JSB, TW ( 4 )

no, BC, RS, LLR, LD

(0) abstain,

3 – 4 – 0 Motion failed.

John Snowball asks to bring the

Michael Michaud motion back for reconsideration.

He was on the presiding side of that

motion.

Lorelei Decora motioned to appoint Michael Michaud as the Acting

WinnaVegas General Manager. Louis

LaRose seconded.

OBJECT: BC, TW

VOTE: (5) yes, LD, LLR, RS, JSB,

AA

(2) no, BC, TW (0) abstain

5 – 2 – 0 Motion carried.

Lorelei Decora motioned to adjourn

at 12:23 p.m. Thelma Whitewater

seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

7 – 0 – 0 Motion carried.

Chairwoman Kitcheyan adjourned

the meeting.

Respectfully submitted,

Lorelei DeCora,

Tribal Council Secretary

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

Next WIN News Deadline:

September 28th

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of Hearing

Case No. CV21-131

In the Matter of the

Guardianship Petition of:

NATASHA SNOW

In Re:

S. C. (Born 2/2005)

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of Hearing

Case No. JFJ21-026

The People of the Winnebago Tribe

In the Interest of:

A. W. (Born 3/2006)

Shari Patton, Mother

To:

TO:

CHANDA PRICE, Mother

ALL POTENTIAL FATHERS

You are hereby notified that a petition

has been filed for Guardianship and a

hearing concerning the above referred

Individual(s) in Case No. CV21-131 has

been scheduled and will be heard in the

Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago,

Nebraska on the 30th day of NOVEMBER, 2021 at the hour of 10:00 A.M.

You are hereby notified that a hearing for Adjudication concerning the

above referred minor individual(s) in

case no. JFJ21-026 has been scheduled

and will be heard in the Winnebago

Tribal Court of Winnebago, Nebraska

on the 16th day of NOVEMBER, 2021

at the hour of 11:30 A.M.

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

In the Matter of the

Guardianship Petition of:

MORGYN REDHORN

In the Matter of the

Guardianship Petition of:

SANDRA REDHORN

In Re:

T. F. (Born 12/2007)

Notice of Hearing

Case No. CV21-126

In Re:

G. W. (Born 12/2010)

Notice of Hearing

Case No. CV21-130

TO:

TO:

CHANDA PRICE, Mother

ALL POTENTIAL FATHERS

RELLA WALKER, Mother

CHRISTOPHER FLANDERS,

Father

You are hereby notified that a petition

has been filed for Guardianship and a

hearing concerning the above referred

Individual(s) in Case No. CV21-126 has

been scheduled and will be heard in the

Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago,

Nebraska on the 30th day of NOVEMBER, 2021 at the hour of 10:00 A.M.

You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed for Guardianship

and a hearing concerning the above

referred Individual(s) in Case No. CV21130 has been scheduled and will be

heard in the Winnebago Tribal Court

of Winnebago, Nebraska on the 30th

day of NOVEMBER, 2021 at the hour

of 10:30 A.M.

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of Hearing

Case No. JFJ21-013ABCD

The People of the Winnebago Tribe

In the Interest of:

J. G. (Born 3/2004)

C, K. (Born 11/2005)

L. K. (Born 6/2013)

L. K. (Born6/2014)

Lilly Snow Kearnes, Mother

Notice of Hearing

Case No. CV21-122

In the Matter of the

Guardianship Petition of:

WENDY OHL

In Re:

J. L. (Born 8/2011)

TO:

To:

JEROME GHOSTDOG, Father

CURTIS KEARNES, Father

ALL POTENTIAL FATHERS

You are hereby notified that a hearing

for Adjudication concerning the above

referred minor individual(s) in case no.

JFJ21-013ABCD has been scheduled

and will be heard in the Winnebago

Tribal Court of Winnebago, Nebraska

on the 9th day of NOVEMBER, 2021 at

the hour of 1:30 P.M.

LEGAL NOTICE

WHITLEY MITCHELL, Mother

GEORGE LOPEZ, Father

You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed for Guardianship

and a hearing concerning the above

referred Individual(s) in Case No. CV21122 has been scheduled and will be

heard in the Winnebago Tribal Court

of Winnebago, Nebraska on the 30th

day of NOVEMBER, 2021 at the hour

of 11:30 A.M.

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of Hearing

Case No. JFJ21-022

Notice of Hearing

Case No. CV15-028

The People of the Winnebago Tribe

In the Interest of:

D. W. (Born 8/2021)

Lois Whitewater, Mother

In the Matter of the

Guardianship Petition of:

MICHELLE ROUILLARD

In Re:

N. L. (Born 7/2014)

To:

JASON PARKER, Father

ALL POTENTIAL FATHERS

You are hereby notified that a hearing

for Adjudication concerning the above

referred minor individual(s) in case no.

JFJ21-022 has been scheduled and will

be heard in the Winnebago Tribal Court

of Winnebago, Nebraska on the 23rd

day of NOVEMBER, 2021 at the hour

of 1:00 P.M.

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ALL POTENTIAL FATHERS

TO:

Mother

DOMINIQUE WHITEBEAVER,

WYATT LOPEZ, Father

You are hereby notified that a petition

has been filed for Guardianship and a

hearing concerning the above referred

Individual(s) in Case No. CV15-028 has

been scheduled and will be heard in the

Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago,

Nebraska on the 30th day of NOVEMBER, 2021 at the hour of 11:00 A.M.

The Winnebago Tribal Council is 100% AGAINST Meth. Not only is Meth

harmful to the individual, it destroys families and our community. Meth

use is not the HoChunk/Winnebago way of life. On 12-30-19, during the

Winnebago Mid-monthly Tribal Council meeting, a motion was passed to

publish all meth related offenses occurring on the Winnebago reservation,

in the Winnebago Indian News.

The following individual(s) has been arrested for a meth offense…

As of 09-14-2021, there are no recent meth arrest(s) to report.

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