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Published Bi-Weekly for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska • Volume 46, Number 13 Saturday, June 16, 2018
Youth Visit the Tribal Buffalo Herd
Bago Bits…
Congratz Leta & Dulcie, who recently
graduated from Bellevue University. We
are all Proud of You!
Participants of the Boys & Girls Club summer Program last week loaded up in the vans and headed east to visit the Winnebago Tribe’s
main Buffalo Herd. The Winnebago Wild Life & Parks Department maintains the main herd and the town herd of 8 head. The Wild Life &
Parks personnel baited the buffalo to get close to their visitors and shared general information on the herd and buffalo.
An electrical fire recently occurred at the
Winnebago Senior Citizen Complex in
Winnebago, Neb. Though the damage
is extensive, the senior citizens were
evacuated safely, and no one was injured. Efforts move forward to help those
displaced by the fire, more information
will follow.
Boys & Girls Club of Winnebago Receive New Van
Frank LaMere meets with Siouxland
area leaders to discuss the possibility of
providing the area with a detoxification
center.
The Summer Youth Employment Program
is in full swing on the Winnebago Rez.
Some of the teams are already busy on
the Powwow Grounds.
The Winnebago Housing & Development Commission last week contributed a New 2017 15 passenger van for use by the Boys & Girls Club
programs. Housing Maintenance Department Supervisor, Frank Smith handed over the van keys to Boys & Girls Club Director, Mellissa
Modlin, at the Knoepfler offices in Sioux City, Iowa.
Indianz.com…
The Winnebago Community Summer
kick-off is still being talked about as a
fun event. Community hopes are for a
monthly event.
Orion Cox, Madeline Cleveland, Alexandria Neff, Johnny Zamudio, & Kae Earth
participated in the Summer Health Professions Education Program - Weeklong
Institute for Students in High School June
3-9, 2018 in Omaha, Ne. The SHPEPWISH Program at UNMC brought together
an extraordinary group of distinguished
faculty, clinicians, researchers, and
students to provide a unique experience
for the high school students. They also
attended a concert by the one and only
SUPAMAN on Friday evening.
The Whirling Thunder Wellness program
is at it again this summer with healthy
activities for the youth.
Winnebago Tribe takes advantage of new 'Opportunity
Zone' designation
'It’s a big deal'
Tribes in Arizona, Montana, Washington and Wisconsin also join new effort
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K e v i n
A b o u r e z k
Opportunity is a word the Winnebago
people know well.
They understand its value, having
had so few opportunities to lift themselves up from grinding poverty following the loss of their traditional way of
life and ancestral lands in Wisconsin.
For many years, the Winnebago
Tribe struggled to develop economic
opportunities as it lacked many of the
same resources non-Native communities enjoyed, including land that it managed and could use as collateral, as well
as access to loans and other financial
tools needed to start businesses.
In 1992, the tribe opened a casino
and two years later used a portion of its
profits to launch an economic development corporation meant to diversify the
tribe’s assets.
Now the tribe is seeking to create
more opportunity for its people by
taking advantage of a federal program
designed to attract investors to fund
projects in low-income areas.
Recently, Nebraska Gov. Pete Rick-
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etts (R) nominated the county that encompasses most of the Winnebago Reservation as a federal Opportunity Zone,
along with 43 other areas in the state.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury
has since approved Ricketts’ nominations.
“This announcement builds on the
positive news we’ve seen from companies from Nelnet to Wal-Mart, who
are reinvesting their tax cuts into their
workforce through higher wages and
bonuses,” Ricketts said in a statement.
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of
2017 authorized the governor of each
U.S. state and territory to nominate a
certain number of qualifying census
tracts as Opportunity Zones. The act
allows each governor to nominate up
to 25 percent of the total number of
eligible census tracts within a state as
Opportunity Zones.
To be eligible as an Opportunity
Zone, census tracts must qualify as
low-income, according to standards
established by the U.S. Treasury.
The program is designed to attract
investment in low-income census tracts
by offering deferral of capital gains
taxes on investments made in eligible
Opportunity Zones. The program offers
greater tax benefits the longer investors
keep their investments in the Opportunity Zones.
Lucas LaRose, corporate counsel
for Ho-Chunk Inc., the economic development arm of the Winnebago Tribe,
said the establishment of the Winnebago
Reservation as an Opportunity Zone
could lead to significant economic benefits for the tribe.
“It’s a big deal,” he said. “We’re really excited the governor nominated the
reservation for this.”
Ho-Chunk Inc., the Winnebago Tribe
and the Ho-Chunk Community Development Corporation (HCCDC) worked
together to submit an application to
Ricketts seeking to establish the reservation as an Opportunity Zone. HCCDC
is a tribally affiliated nonprofit that
seeks economic development opportunities for the tribe.
Sam Burrish, communications
manager for Ho-Chunk Inc., said the
reservation’s designation as an Opportunity Zone will add “another tool
to our financial toolbox.”
“It increases our ability to get funding,” he said.
Winnebago was the only reservation
in Nebraska nominated to be an Opportunity Zone, though it’s not the only
reservation in the country nominated.
While it’s unclear how many governors nominated reservation lands
as Opportunity Zones, the governors
of Wisconsin, Montana, Arizona and
Washington nominated reservation
lands.
In Wisconsin, Gov. Scott Walker (R)
nominated two reservations – the Lac
du Flambeau Reservation and the Lac
Courte Oreilles Reservation.
“Right now, more people are employed in our state than ever before in
our history, and Wisconsin is at near
record lows for unemployment,” Walker
said in a statementannouncing his
nominations, which were approved on
April 9.
In Montana, Gov. Steve Bullock (D)
nominated seven reservations -- Blackfeet, Crow, Flathead, Fort Belknap, Fort
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Bago News
Next WIN News Deadline: June 25th
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Winnebago News
Thoughts on a Fire…
We recently had a fire at the older
senior citizens housing in Winnebago.
It left 12 Tribal Elders without a home.
The Casino arranged some hotel rooms
and the Red Cross helped with some
money for essentials. A Go Fund me
page on Facebook that Ho-Chunk, Inc.
organized has raised a decent amount
of money from concerned tribal members, people in Facebook land and
Ho-Chunk, Inc. employees.
As nice as these gestures of help are
it will not be enough long term. It will
likely take at least a year to rebuild the
senior complex and it isn’t clear that
the insurance will cover the entire cost.
We have to find a place for the people
to stay for the next year.
The tribe has arranged a couple
meetings on what to do about the immediate and long-term problem. There
are a variety of ideas on how to help,
but none of them will solve the entire
problem. My guess is that maybe half
of the elders can be accommodated.
There are a couple problems. The
first is that these are lower income
apartments that are designed to help
people on a fixed income, and therefore, the rents are fairly modest. This
makes it hard to find other places that
have prices that are comparable. Even
if we discount rents significantly it will
still be a financial challenge for some
of the elders.
The second and bigger problem is simply that there are not enough
housing units in our community. A lot
of houses are boarded up and undergoing repairs. Some have been vacated
due to Meth being detected and almost
all of the Ho-Chunk, Inc.’s apartments
and houses are full also. There is such
strong demand for housing that we
simply cannot accommodate the kind
of pressure created by this fire. It will
get worse as our population continues
to grow at a very fast rate.
The Tribal entities have done a
lot over the years to address this issue,
but we continue to fall behind due to
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the increase in housing demand. We
have a few issues. A lot of our money
goes to renovating existing units that are
damaged by the tenants. We can’t afford to build many more units with constantly having to spend large amounts
of money on repairs.
The Ho-Chunk Village, the soon to be
unveiled Ho-Chunk Village North, and
the Thunder Way Developments give us
some hope, but we don’t have enough
money to continue to build them at the
rate of demand. The Tribe allocates
1/3 of Ho-Chunk, Inc.’s dividend to the
problem, but we have to balance new
housing, with buying additional land for
housing and figuring out how to pay for
the streets and utilities.
We have built 10 elder units in the
Ho-Chunk Village and only charge $400
per month for them. This is a relative
bargain, but it only barely covers the
cost of maintaining and insuring the
homes. We make no profit on them.
The lack of profit doesn’t bother us, but
it makes it hard to spend a lot of money
on more of them because it is hard to
grow the company and community if
you spend large amounts of money on
ventures that don’t generate a profit.
So as a community, we need to make
some choices. At Ho-Chunk, Inc. we
have balanced the money we dedicate
to housing between low income rentals, elder housing, young professional
rentals, home ownership and acquiring
land for future development. The Tribe’s
housing effort does primarily rentals at a
subsidized rental rate. The Tribal Housing Authority does almost all low income
and balances that between families and
some senior housing.
If we want more housing, the Tribe
simply needs to allocate more money to
the cause. We have three entities who
are focused on providing housing and
all have done a very good job overall,
but all of them are struggling to have
enough money to address the problem.
I suggest we figure out how to tap into
some more funding sources and perhaps looking at the Tribe’s investment
fund for some calculated steps to truly
address our growing problem. Without
a fairly large infusion of money, we will
continue to struggle and not be able to
absorb a crisis like the elder fire.
We have all the pieces and ideas on
how to start addressing these issues,
but we need to make some hard choices
to make it a priority. I suggested the
investment fund, but we have also spent
close to $40 million on per capita payments and other similar programs over
the last 20 years. That would have been
enough for every family in town to have
a home and that seems like the goal we
should be shooting for as a tribe--not
$299 in December or a pow-wow per
cap.
Contact me at hochunk@aol.com
JESUS OUR SAVIOR
LUTHERAN OUTREACH
"Real Living versus really dying Part Two"
Last issue I began summarizing a
story that Jesus taught. The story began
that with a father who had two sons.
The younger son disrespected his father,
demanded and received his inheritance
even before his father died. This younger
son thought that by so doing he would
be really living!
This young man came to his senses
and decided to turn back to his earthly
father. How wound his father respond
to his son? Jesus tells us that the
father was waiting and watching, hoping that his wayward son would come
back home. This earthly father did not
force his younger son to stay at home,
or to refuse to give him his share in
inheritance.
So, when the father saw his son while
he was still a long way off. The father
does not wait until his son pleads for
mercy and bows down to him. No, his
father runs to his son. He does so, not
culturally appropriate for an elder to
protect his son from others who would
drive this disrespectful young man
away. The father has compassion on
his son and welcomes him back with
Pastor Ricky Jacob
hugs and kisses.
The son verbally admits to his sin
against his heavenly Father, Creator
God, as well as his father. The father
accepts his son by giving him the best
robe, putting a ring on his finger and
sandals n his feet. Notice how this
young man who at one time thought
he was really living, end up homeless,
shoeless and pitiful.
On top of this the father throws a
party in order to celebrate! There is
music and dancing. Now this is really
living! However, there is someone who
is not happy. The older son hearing
the party going on finds out that his
younger brother has returned. This
upsets him so much that he refuses
to join the fun.
What happens next? You need to
wait until part three. If you can't wait
till next time read the story of the loving father found in the gospel of Luke,
chapter 15.
Each and every Sunday Creator
God offers you mercy and grace at His
Divine Service held at Jesus Our Savior
Lutheran Church at 11 a.m., preceded
by the study of God's Word at 10. We
will begin a Bible study on the book of
Job on June 3rd.
A FIRE IN WINNEBAGO HAS LEFT
SOME OF OUR SENIORS HOMELESS.
An electrical fire recently occurred at the Winnebago Senior Citizen Complex
in Winnebago, Neb. Though the damage is extensive, the senior citizens were
evacuated safely, and no one was injured.
As a result of the fire, 12 seniors have been displaced and are in search of
proper housing until replacement units can be built. These elders may be
displaced for up to a year. Can you help our elderly with a donation to help
provide for food, shelter, necessary travel expenses, and so forth?
Please donate whatever you can afford; any amount will make a difference.
Here is link to our GO FUND ME pagefor this cause. Thanks!
AMERICAN LEGION POST 363
&
WINNEBAGO VETERANS ASSOCIATION
On Memorial Day myself and Mrs. Crystal Ross, President of the LaMere, GreenCrow, Rice Auxiliary Unit 363 handed Poppies out, for donation out at the
roundabout, here in town. The Post and Association with the auxiliary President Ross would like to say 'Thank You' to the community for all the donations
we have received. Many members of this great states had stopped to receive a
Poppy and graciously donated. One gentleman, from #10 county, here in Nebraska stated, 'he loved the Winnebago's and our town, and he always had.' On
behalf of Commander Lamere and Commander Rave I wish to say Thank You.
We raised $179.00. We are raising money for a Bar-B-Que pit to be placed out
at the Co. A Veterans Building. I want to thank my four children for assembling
the Poppies and helping their dad out. Respectfully, Harold Cleveland U.S.
Marine
The next issue of the WINNEBAGO INDIAN NEWS will be published on June 30, 2018.
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Bago News
Indianz.com…
Peck, Northern Cheyenne and Rocky
Boy's reservations.
In Arizona, Gov. Doug Ducey (R) nominated the Colorado River Indian Reservation.
In Washington, state leaders decided
to give tribes the ability to directly access
census tracts. Each of the state’s federally
recognized tribes were allowed to nominate
one eligible census tract for designation.
LaRose said he’s hopeful the designation
will entice investors to finance projects
the Winnebago Tribe already has begun
developing.
The tribe is currently considering development on three key parcels, according to
the tribe’s application for designation as an
Opportunity Zone. Those three parcels are
part of 140 acres of land currently being
used for agricultural production.
Those parcels will be transformed into
mixed-used development, including commercial and office space, light industrial
and at least 20 acres that will be used for
affordable housing. Those projects serve
as the tribe’s primary focus of economic
and community development over the next
decade, according to the tribe’s application.
Other potential projects include a tribal
initiative currently underway that will seek
to convert significant thousands acres of
agricultural land owned by the tribe to
organic farming. That initiative also seeks
to foster small, independent agricultural
producers who would grow vegetables, fruits
and other products for local purchase.
LaRose said, while the tribe’s members
stand to benefit greatly from the projects
that will be developed through the Opportunity Zone program, the law is also meant
to benefit those who invest in reservation
economic development.
“They’re the ones who actually enjoy the
benefit of the tax deferral and the tax exclusion,” he said.
He said the tribe will now begin identifying potential projects that it can then present to potential investors for funding.
“Hopefully, that entices them,” he said.
“We think it will because it has before.”
The Winnebago Tribe has won numerous awards for its economic development
efforts, which have included development
of a 100-acre, 56-unit housing development
known as the Thunder Way Property and
the HoChunk Village, a 40-acre, mixed-use
development.
LaRose said he would like to see more of
those kinds of projects in Winnebago.
“We can really build things that the
tribal members need in Winnebago with
this benefit,” he said. “There are not a lot
of limitations on what you can and cannot
do with it in terms of what you can build.”
Ho-Chunk Inc owns Indianz.Com. The
website is not involved with the Opportunity
Zone program.
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2008 GMC Sierra
2012 Subaru Impreza Wagon
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2011 Toyota Camry
$12,500
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82 k miles, AWD
2013 Dodge Journey
$12,500
82 k miles, 3rd Row, Nice!
Open Saturdays 10am - 2pm
2003 Buick LaSabre Limited
$9,000
Wow! ONLY 39 k miles, Must see!
Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, June 16, 2018 — Page 5
Tribal Council Minutes
Con’t. from last issue...
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Kawrahara update: Discussion only.
K. Snow – Cover letter
Curtis St. Cyr motioned to approve
the request for a cover letter to designate Kelly Snow as relative of Grace
DeCora, Julia DeCora, and Angel
DeCora. Roland Warner seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (2) abstain
Motion carried.
ADJOURN:
Vincent Bass motioned to adjourn
at 12:10 p.m. Isaac Smith seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Chairman White adjourned the
meeting at 12:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Coly Brown, Secretary
Winnebago Tribal Council
WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA
SPECIAL MEETING – BIA LAND
TRANSACTIONS
May 8, 2018
TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:
Frank White
Curtis St. Cyr
Coly Brown
Roland Warner
James Snow
Vincent Bass (in 10:10 a.m.)
Kenneth Mallory
Isaac Smith
OTHERS PRESENT:
Alan Post
Monica Flores
Crystal Ross
Nilha Soloman
Thelma Whitewater
Anna Bigbear
Pat Madsen
Ron Nohr
TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT:
Victoria Kitcheyan (travel)
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman
White called the meeting to order at
10:02 a.m.
OPENING PRAYER: James Snow
offered the opening prayer.
APPROVE AGENDA:
Curtis St. Cyr motioned to approve
the agenda. Roland Warner seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
RESOLUTIONS FOR CORRECTION
OF LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
Viola LaPointe, Correction to Resolution #17-119
Curtis St. Cyr motioned to
adopt resolution #18-76: Ref: Viola
LaPointe Land Exchange Correction to Resolution #17-119 Land
Description. Isaac Smith seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
[Vincent in]
Louise M. Hunter, Correction to
Resolution #17-84
Curtis St. Cyr motioned to adopt
resolution #18-77: Ref: Louise M.
Hunter Exchange Correction to Resolution #17-84 Land Description. James
Snow seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
RESOLUTIONS FOR LAND PURCHASE:
Lonnie M. Henry, .76 acres, Estimated Value - $2186.47
James Snow motioned to adopt
resolution #18-78: Ref: Land Purchase
– Lonnie M. Henry. Roland Warner
seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Terry A. Henry, .76 acres, Estimated
Value - $2186.47
Curtis St. Cyr motioned to adopt
resolution #18-79: Ref: Land Pur chase – Terry A. Henry. Vincent Bass
seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Rosalina Johnson, .22 acres, Estimated Value - $30.00
Vincent Bass motioned to adopt
resolution #18-80: Ref: Land Purchase
– Rosalina Johnson.
Curtis St. Cyr seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Luann Littlegeorge, .78 acres, Estimated Value - $3,530.11
Vincent Bass motioned to adopt
resolution #18-81: Ref: Land Purchase
– Luann Littlegeorge. Curtis St. Cyr
seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Marlon R. Stowe, 3.32 acres, Estimated Value - $5098.68
Curtis St. Cyr motioned to adopt resolution #18-82: Ref: Land Purchase –
Marlon R. Stowe. Isaac Smith seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (1) abstain
Motion carried.
RESCIND RESOLUTION: Item removed from agenda.
RESOLUTIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL LEASE:
Winnebago Tribe, T821/T821-A,
Matt Morgan, $2308.00 for One (1)
year.
Curtis St. Cyr motioned to adopt
resolution #18-83: Ref: Agricultural
Lease Bid – Tribal Land- T821/T821-A.
Vincent Bass seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Winnebago T ribe, T2065, Rhea
Brothers, $19277.50 for One (1) year.
Roland Warner motioned to adopt
resolution #18-84: Ref: Agricultural
Lease Bid – Tribal Land – T2065. Vincent Bass seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (1) abstain
Motion carried.
[Frank out, Curtis assumes chair]
RESOLUTIONS FOR HOME SITE
LEASES:
Frank & Elizabeth White, 2.1 acres,
$250.00 per year, 25 year lease
Kenneth Mallory motioned to adopt
resolution #18-85: Ref: Frank & Elizabeth White Home Site Lease – Tribal
Land – T2083. Roland Warner seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Esther Mercer, 1.95 acres, $100.00
per year, 25 year lease
Kenneth Mallory motioned to adopt
resolution #18-86: Ref: Esther Mercer
Home Site Lease – Tribal Land – T2030.
Isaac Smith seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Mamie Redhorn, 1.89 acres, $100.00
per year, 25 year lease
Kenneth Mallory motioned to adopt
resolution #18-87: Ref: Mamie Redhorn
Home Site Lease – Tribal Land – T2030.
Vincent Bass seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Michelle Free LaMere, 1.83 acres,
$100.00 per year, 25 year lease
Kenneth Mallory motioned to adopt
resolution #18-88: Ref: Michelle Free
Lamere Home Site Lease – Tribal Land
– T2030. Vincent Bass seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
[Frank in and assumes chair]
RESOLUTION FOR BUSINESS
LEASE:
Anna Adams, T769 & T2030, 8x8ft.
space on both tracts, $0.00 for 5 years
Vincent Bass motioned to adopt resolution #18-89: Ref: Business Lease Anna
Adams Bee Aviary – Tribal Land – T769
& T2030. James Snow seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION
#06-94 FOR CORRECTION OF LEGAL
DESCRIPTION:
Amendment to Resolution #06-94
For Correction of Legal Description – No
action taken.
MODIFICATION SIGNED BY COUNCIL: No action only needed signature.
RESOLUTION BIA ARMELL BRIDGE
REPLACEMENT PROJECT:
Vincent Bass motioned to adopt
resolution #18-90: BIA Armell Bridge
Replacement Project, Project #A-138
(Armell Bridge). Roland Warner seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
TRIBAL COUNCIL ITEMS:
Roland Warner motioned to suspend
the rules. Coly Brown seconded.
VOTE: (4) yes (2) no (1) abstain
Motion carried.
Roland Warner motioned to remove
the Winnebago Land Corporation Board.
Coly Brown seconded.
VOTE: (3) yes (3) no (1) abstain
Motion carried.
[Kenneth & Vincent out]
Roland Warner motioned to appoint a
temporary board. Coly Brown seconded.
VOTE: (3) yes (1) no (1) abstain
Motion carried.
ADJOURN:Isaac Smith motioned to
adjourn at 12:03 p.m. Roland Warner
seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Chairman White adjourned the meeting at 12:03 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Coly Brown, Secretary
Winnebago Tribal Council
WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA
CEO REPORT
May 9, 2018
TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:
Frank White
Curtis St. Cyr
Coly Brown
Roland Warner
James Snow
Kenneth Mallory
Isaac Smith (in @ 1:20 p.m.)
OTHERS PRESENT:
Sharon Frenchman
Tara Hernandez
Cece Earth
Pat Greyhair
TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT:
Vincent Bass (leave)
Victoria Kitcheyan (travel)
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman White
called the meeting to order at 1:09 p.m.
O P E N I N G P R AY E R : S h a r o n
Frenchman offered the opening prayer.
APPROVE AGENDA:
Roland Warner motioned to approve the agenda as amended, removing item #1 Planning Department.
James
Snow
seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT:
Grant and Program Updates
PHYSICAL RESOURCES: Senior
Citizen Rock – Update
HUMAN SERVICES: Employee
Handbook – Draft (Presented by HR) –
No action taken.
COMMITTEE ITEMS: Appointments & Advertisement of Vacancies.
Curtis St. Cyr motioned to appoint
Alfred Lopez to the Athletic Commission.
Roland Warner seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
James Snow motioned to appoint
Tiffani Warner to the Emergency Home
Repair Committee. Curtis St. Cyr seconded.
VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (1) abstain
Motion carried.
[Isaac in]
Roland Warner motioned to rea d v e r t i s e t h e Wi n n e b a g o H o u s ing Committee and Tribal Utilities
Board. James Snow seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
WINNEBAGO TRIBAL WORK
GROUPS: No action taken, information only.
TWELVE CLANS UNITY HOSPITAL:
Isaac Smith motioned to
go into Executive Session at
2:09 p.m. Coly Brown seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Kenneth Mallory motioned to come
out of Executive Session at 3:10 p.m.
Roland Warner seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Kenneth Mallory motioned to appoint
the Twelve Clans Unity Hospital Board
Members; Ann Bledsoe-Downes, Rowen
K. Zetterman, James Rixner, (Tribal
Council Members) Victoria Kitcheyan,
and Frank White. Isaac Smith seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
GAMING COMMISSION:
Kenneth Mallory motioned to appoint
the candidate scoring the highest during
the Gaming Commission interview process, Mr. Mark Aldrich. Roland Warner
seconded.
VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (2) abstain
Motion carried.
OTHER:
CELL PHONE INFO. – No action
taken.
ADJOURN:
Kenneth Mallory motioned to adjourn
the meeting at 3:26 p.m. Roland Warner
seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Chairman White adjourned the meeting at 3:26 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Coly Brown, Secretary
Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska
WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA
TREASURER’S REPORT MEETING
May 10, 2018
TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:
Frank White
Curtis St. Cyr
Coly Brown
Roland Warner
James Snow
Vincent Bass (out 11:15 a.m.)
Kenneth Mallory
Isaac Smith
OTHERS PRESENT:
Damon payer
Mayan Beltran
Mike Means
Alan Post
Garan Coons
Keith Chamberlain
Kellie Snow
TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT:
Victoria Kitcheyan (travel)
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman White
called the meeting to order at 9:16 a.m.
OPENING PRAYER: Vincent Bass
offered the opening prayer.
APPROVE AGENDA:
Vincent Bass motioned to add NAC,
scratch Log Cabin Issue, add Tribal Report #2 update, and approve the agenda
as amended. Curtis St. Cyr seconded.
VOTE:(7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
WINNAVEGAS REPORT:
Coly Brown motioned to approve
the March 2018 WinnaVegas Financial
Statement. Roland Warner seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
James Snow motioned to approve
the Rockhouse “Happy Together Tour”.
Roland Warner seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Kenneth Mallory motioned to approve
Thank you checks. Roland Warner
seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (1) abstain
Motion carried.
GAMING COMMISSION REPORT:
Coly Brown motioned to approve
the March 2018 Gaming Commission
monthly report. Kenneth Mallory seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
TRIBAL REPORT:
(Note) *a request/objection to tribal
member videotaping financial report.
Roland Warner motioned to create a
policy on videotaping financial report.
Vincent Bass seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
[Vincent Bass out]
Roland Warner motioned to approve
“payments received methods” amended
to add “Personal & Business Checks”.
James Snow seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Roland Warner motioned to open
bank accounts for WCHS. Kenneth
Mallory seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Curtis St. Cyr motioned to accept
the Tribal Treasurer’s Report. James
Snow seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
OTHER:
GET OUT AND VOTE
James Snow motioned to approve
the “Get out and Vote” Budget up to
7,100.00 from General Fund. Kenneth
Mallory seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
NATIVE ISSUES RALLY: No action taken.
NAC: Request for convention. No
action taken.
ADJOURN:
James Snow motioned to adjourn at
12:36 p.m. Roland Warner seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
(Note) *Winnebago Gaming Development Committee, no show.
Chairman White adjourned the
meeting at 12:36 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Coly Brown, Secretary
Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska
WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA
GENERAL COUNSEL MEETING
May 16, 2018
TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:
Curtis St. Cyr
Coly Brown
Roland Warner
Vincent Bass
Victoria Kitcheyan
Kenneth Mallory
Isaac Smith
OTHERS PRESENT:
Ruby Ballenger
Garan Coons
Michelle Free
Cece Earth
Jack LaMere
Thelma Whitewater
Cece Grant
Crystal White
Pam Mahkak
Misti Jefferson
William DeCora
Ireta Hunter
Lilly Snow
Gloria Eagle
Sheila Corbine
Victor Smith
TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT:
Frank White (travel)
James Snow (travel)
CALL TO ORDER: Vice-Chairman
St. Cyr called the meeting to order at
10:04 a.m.
OPENING PRAYER: Isaac Smith
offered the opening prayer.
APPROVE AGENDA:
Vi c t o r i a K i t c h e y a n m o t i o n e d
to add sports betting, remove #9
(hospital assumption update), add
Enrollment, add Kawahara, Land
Corporation and approve the
Agenda. Vincent Bass seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
AMENDED JUVENILE CODE:
Roland Warner motioned to adopt
Resolution #18-91: Amending the Winnebago Tribal Code Title 4 Juvenile
Code. Victoria Kitcheyan seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
[Vincent out]
JUVENILE DRUG COURT JUDGE:
Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to adopt
resolution #18-92: Approving Eduardo Zendejas Independent Contractor
Agreement for Juvenile Drug Court
Judicial Services.
R o l a n d Wa r n e r s e c o n d e d .
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
[Vincent in]
ASSOCIATION JUDGE:
Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to adopt
resolution #18-93: Approving Brooktyn
Blood Independent Contractor Agreement for Judicial Services. Vincent
Bass seconded.
VOTE (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
ASSISTANT PROSECUTOR (PART
TIME):
Isaac Smith motioned to adopt
resolution #18-94: Approving Assistant
Prosecutor Contract for Connor Orr.
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Community News
New WIN Intern…
SUICIDE IN INDIAN COUNTRY PART 19
TWO-SPIRITED PEOPLE
Hello, my name is Alayah Frazier, I
am enrolled with the Winnebago Tribe
of Nebraska and my parent is Kateri
Payer. I am 16 and a Junior at Winnebago High School. I enjoy music,
sleep, reading, writing, and drawing. I
am a cheerleader and am apart of many
clubs and activities.
This is my second job employed
through SYEP, I work with the Winnebago Indian News, and it’s by far
my favorite job yet. This summer I am
personally excited to experience and
learn job skills and importantly to
make money.
When I get older i plan on going
into Engineering and Architecture/
Graphic Design or Criminological psychology, but I’m still deciding. I also
would consider a job like this because
personally, for me I enjoy this job, and
what it entails.
Suicide rates among two-spirited, gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgendered
First Nations are not known, but the rates of related risk factors in these groups
indicate that the suicide risk is greater than among heterosexual First Nations.
Homophobia, isolation and rejection increase the risk of suicide. An individual’s
risk can be decreased if he/she is connected to his/her culture and traditions
in a way that recognizes the impacts of colonization. First Nations communities
can support two-spirited people by providing safe spaces that include and respect
them, by standing up for them, and by speaking out about the discrimination
they experience. The term two-spirit is used in this resource because it reflects
the importance of First Nations culture as well as sex and gender orientation
and diversity. However, it is important to respect that individuals may prefer
to identify with other terms to reflect their sexual orientation, sex and gender
identity, experiences, or preferences.
Historically, many First Nations cultures supported and honored two-spirited
people; these individuals served important community functions and held positions of high regard and prestige (NAFC, 2008). Traditional social norms typically
valued the inclusion and respect of two-spirited people or an understanding of
their unique contributions to the family and community (Balsa Huang,
Fieland, Simoni, & Walters, 2004). In pre-contact indigenous societies, twospirited people often held sacred or ceremonial roles such as counseling, healing,
being pipe carriers or being visionaries (Lang, 1997, as cited in Alaers, 2010;
Walters et al., 2006). Following contact with Europeans, many of these values
were lost through the effects of colonization, residential schools, and Christian
practices and beliefs that aimed to erase this rich culture, but today they are
being reclaimed with language and cultural revitalization (NAFC, 2008; Walters
et al., 2006). Some communities were able to retain their traditions and have
quietly continued to protect both the two-spirited members of their community
and their sacred ways (A. McLeod, personal communication, March 31, 2011;
Walters, 1997).
ATTENTION
Please be advised that the last day to challenge the 2018 Eligible Voter’s
List is June 18, 2018.
Challenges include eligible members not already on the list and/or any
member that should be removed due to ineligibility.
Contact Lilly Snow at 402-878-3100 if you wish to submit a challenge.
If you know of anyone struggling with suicidal thoughts, please contact The
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 (TALK), or the Winnebago
Behavioral Health 1-402-878-2911 or After Hours Crisis # 1-712-259-3263.
Masthead Scene
We didn’t get too many pictures from the Head Start Powwow into the last issue, so here is one last shot of the future
of our nations.
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of Hearing
Case No. JFJ18-019
The People of the Winnebago Tribe
In the Interest of:
C. W. (DOB 02/2018)
To: TEYAH WHITEBEAR, Mother
BIOLOGICAL FATHER
You are hereby notified that a hearing for Initial Appearance concerning
the above referred minor individual(s)
in case no. JFJ18-019 has been scheduled and will be heard in the Winnebago
Tribal Court of Winnebago, Nebraska on
the 26TH day of JUNE, 2018 at the hour
of 11:30 A.M.
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LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of Hearing
Case No. JFJ18-023
The People of the Winnebago Tribe
In the Interest of:
T. M. (DOB 09/2006)
CREE LYONS, Mother
To:
TYLER WRIGHT, Father
You are hereby notified that a hearing for Initial Appearance concerning
the above referred minor individual(s)
in case no. JFJ18-023 has been
scheduled and will be heard in the
Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago,
Nebraska on the 31st day of JULY,
2018 at the hour of 9:00 A.M.
LEGAL NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of Hearing
Case No. CV18-065
In the Matter of the
Guardianship Petition of:
SERENITY DREW
In Re:
R. M. S. (DOB 09/2013)
TO:
JENNIFER DREW, Mother
BIOLOGICAL 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. CV18-065 has
been scheduled and will be heard in the
Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago,
Nebraska on the 24TH day of JULY,
2018 at the hour of 9:30 A.M.
Notice of Hearing
Case No. CV18-072
In the Matter of the
Guardianship Petition of:
MARIA SCOTT
In Re:
A. S. (DOB 12/2009)
TO:
JENNIFER DREW, Mother
BIOLOGICAL 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. CV18-072 has
been scheduled and will be heard in the
Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago,
Nebraska on the 24TH day of JULY,
2018 at the hour of 9:30 A.M.
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of Hearing
Case No. JFJ17-044
The People of the Winnebago Tribe
In the Interest of:
I. R. (DOB 05/2002)
ROSALIND HAVLISH, Mother
To: LINO BROTHERS OF ALL, Father
You are hereby notified that a hearing for Initial Appearance concerning
the above referred minor individual(s)
in case no. JFJ17-044 has been scheduled and will be heard in the Winnebago
Tribal Court of Winnebago, Nebraska on
the 3RD day of JULY, 2018 at the hour
of 9:00 A.M.
Notice of Hearing
Case No. CV18-084
In the Matter of the Custody Petition of:
THOMAS SNOWBALL JR.
vs.
SHANAE Q. SECRIST
To: SHANAE W. SECRIST,
You are hereby notified that a
Custody petition has been filed and a
hearing concerning the above referred
Individual(s) in case no. CV18-084 has
been scheduled will be heard in the
Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago,
Nebraska on the 5TH day of JULY, 2018
at the hour of 9:30 A.M.
Notice of Hearing
Case No. CV18-065
In the Matter of the
Guardianship Petition of:
SERENITY DREW
In Re:
R. M. S. (DOB 09/2013)
TO:
JENNIFER DREW, Mother
BIOLOGICAL 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. CV18065 has been scheduled and will be
heard in the Winnebago Tribal Court of
Winnebago, Nebraska on the 24TH day
of JULY, 2018 at the hour of 9:30 A.M.
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of Hearing
Case No. CV18-081
In the Matter of the
Guardianship Petition of:
KARLA LAPOINTE
In Re:
A. C. (DOB 06/2005)
TO:
AARON CURRY, 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. CV18-081 has
been scheduled and will be heard in the
Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago,
Nebraska on the 21ST day of JUNE,
2018 at the hour of 9:00 A.M.
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Tribal Council Minutes
Kenneth Mallory seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
MISSOURI RIVER FLOOD CASE
UPDATE:
Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to create work group from Physical Resources, WCTPS, Renaissance, and THPO to
asses/analyze the damage from flood
of resources we lost. Roland Warner
seconded.
VOTE:(6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
LETTER TO CMS:
Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to send
the letter to CMS. Roland Warner
seconded.
VOTE:(6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
LAND TRANSFER BILL UPDATE: No
action taken.
TRIBAL ID CAR/VOTING (IOWA
LEGISLATION): No action taken.
LIVE STREAMING POLICY: No action taken.
LOG CABIN HOMES UPDATE:
Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to move
to the last item on the agenda.
Vincent Bass seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
[Isaac out]
SPORTS BETTING:
Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to research and make recommendations to
gaming code for online betting. Roland
Warner seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
[Isaac in]
KAWAHARA REPORT:
Vincent Bass motioned to have
legal counsel to ask Kawahara for
r eport immediately by letter or
email. Victoria Kitcheyan seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
WINNEBAGO LAND CORPORATION:
No action.
LOG CABIN HOMES UPDATE:
Kenneth Mallory motioned to go into
Executive Session at 12:37 p.m.
Roland Warner seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Kenneth Mallory motioned to come
out of Executive Session at 1:21 p.m.
Roland Warner seconded.
VOTE:(6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
ADJOURN:
Roland Warner motioned to adjourn
at 1:23 p.m. Isaac Smith seconded.
VOTE:(6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Vice-Chairman St. Cyr adjourned
the meeting at 1:23 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Coly Brown, Secretary
Winnebago Tribal Council
WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA
MID-MONTHLY TRIBAL COUNCIL
MEETING
May 21, 2018
TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:
Frank White
Curtis St. Cyr
Coly Brown
Roland Warner
James Snow
Vincent Bass
Victoria Kitcheyan
Kenneth Mallory
Isaac Smith
OTHERS PRESENT:
Shelly Bear
Tashina John
Barb Eagle
Ruby Ballenger
William DeCora
Alan Post
Kellie Snow
Dulcie Green
Tiffani Warner
Crystal White
Michelle Free
Sasha Rivers
Jack LaMere
Pat Madsen
Cindy Aldrich
Cece Grant
Daphne Evans
Scott Aldrich
Tonia Keller
Ireta Blackbird
Ilona Maney
Wanda John
Cece Earth
Aric Armell
Desire Kitcheyan
Pam Mahkuk
Benny Eagle
Keely Purscell
Keith Chamberlain
Feather Earth
Garan Coons
Kenneth LaPointe
Gloria Eagle
Sheila Corbine
Joseph Littlegeorge
Elizabeth White
Deidre Redhorn
Thelma Whitewater
Misty Jefferson
Josh Chamberlain
Monica Whitewater
Sharon Redhorn-Chamberlain
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman
White called the meeting to order at
5:08 p.m.
OPENING PRAYER: Coly Brown
offered the opening prayer.
APPROVE AGENDA:
Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to approve with addition of Frank White Ethical Complaint, Roland Warner Ethical
Complaint and GPTCA Meeting. Kenneth Mallory seconded.
VOTE: (8) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
READING OF THE MINTUES:
April 30, 2018 Special Meeting – Enrollment
Kenneth Mallory motioned to approve
the April 30, 2018 Special Meeting – Enrollment. Victoria Kitcheyan seconded.
VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
[Victoria out]
May 7, 2018 Regular Meeting
Kenneth Mallory motioned to approve the May 7, 2018 Regular Meeting
Minutes.
James Snow seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
[Victoria in, Vincent out at 6:50 p.m.]
May 8, 2018 Special Meeting – BIA
Land Transactions
Kenneth Mallory motioned to approve
the May 8, 2018 Special Meeting – BIA
Land Transaction meeting minutes.
James Snow seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (1) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
May 9, 2018 CEO Report
Kenneth Mallory motioned to approve
the May 9, 2018 CEO Report minutes.
Curtis St. Cyr seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
May 10, 2018 Treasurer’s Report
Kenneth Mallory motioned to approve
the May 10, 2018 Treasurer’s Report
minutes.
Roland Warner seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
May 16, 2018 General Counsel
Kenneth Mallory motioned to approve
the May 16, 2018 General Counsel
meeting minutes.
Victoria Kitcheyan seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (1) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
RATIFY FIVE SIGNATURES: None
OLD BUSINESS:
Log Cabin – Draft Agreements
Kenneth Mallory motioned to approve
the Log Cabin Draft Agreements.
Victoria Kitcheyan seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (1) abstain
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS: None
TRIBAL COUNCIL ITEMS:
IS – WHDC
James Snow motioned to go into
Executive Session at 7:18 p.m. Roland
Warner seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (1) abstain
Motion carried.
Curtis St. Cyr motioned to come out
of Executive Session at 8:38 p.m. James
Snow seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
[Isaac out]
Roland Warner motioned for a Mandatory Meeting for all those involved
with the WHDC meeting on June 8,
2018. (Departments to be announced).
James Snow seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
[Isaac in]
CB – Bridge Property – removed from
agenda at parties’ request.
FW – Tashina John
Kenneth Mallory motioned to re-open
the investigation of termination, report
by Jim Rixner by the June 4, 2018,
Regular Tribal Council meeting. Isaac
Smith seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (2) abstain
Motion carried.
RW- Contract
Kenneth Mallory motioned to advertise for Chief Compliance Officer for 15
days.
Victoria Kitcheyan seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
RW – Tribal Council Mandatory Drug
Test Policy & Procedures for Tribal
Council Disciplinary Process
Addition to - Principles of Ethical &
Moral Conduct and Special Procedures
for the Winnebago Tribal Council
Section (i) Tribal Council members
shall not violate the law. All Tribal
Council members, new or already serving will also be subject to mandatory
drug testing for illegal substances.
Addition to - Procedures for Tribal
Council Disciplinary Process
Section (7) From the time notice is
sent until the hearing is held and a final
decision is made by the Tribal Council,
the member’s duties are suspended
without pay. If the Tribal Council
member is exonerated, he/she may be
compensated retroactively to the first
date of suspension. All Tribal Council
members, new or already serving who
test positive for illegal substances will
be removed immediately.
Roland Warner motioned to adopt
the Tribal Council Mandatory Drug Test
Policy & Procedures for Tribal Council
Disciplinary Process as amended. Curtis St. Cyr seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes (2) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Frank White Ethical Complaint
Vice-Chairman accepted the complaint at 10:24 p.m.
James Snow motioned the complaint
deemed frivolous. Roland Warner seconded.
VOTE:(4) yes (2) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Roland Warner Ethical Complaint
Chairman White accepted the complaint at 10:53 p.m.
Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to appoint investigative committee to investigate the complaint. Kenneth Mallory
seconded.
VOTE: (2) yes (4) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
GPTCA Meeting – Travel approval
James Snow motioned to approve
travel to the Great Plains Tribal Chairman’s Association meeting in Fort
Pierre, SD on May 23-24, 2018. Curtis
St. Cyr seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
ADJOURN:
Roland Warner motioned to adjourn
at 11:04 p.m. James Snow seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (1) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Chairman White adjourned the meeting at 11:04 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Coly Brown, Secretary
Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska
WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA
SPECIAL MEETING – WCHS
May 22, 2018
TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:
Frank White
Curtis St. Cyr
Coly Brown
Roland Warner
James Snow
Vincent Bass
Victoria Kitcheyan
Kenneth Mallory
OTHERS PRESENT:
Danelle Smith
Alan Post
Shiela Corbine
Mona Zuffante
Joy Johnson
Kim Friloux
Garan Coons
Ann Bledsoe-Downes
TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT:
Isaac Smith
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman White
called the meeting to order at 1:18 p.m.
OPENING PRAYER: James Snow
offered the opening prayer.
AGENDA:
Kenneth Mallory motioned to add
NCAI travel request and approve the
amended agenda. Coly Brown seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS TERMS:
Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System, Board of Director Terms
(Initial Selection)
Upon selection of the initial directors, the Winnebago Tribal Council shall
chose, by lot, on director who will serve
an initial term of one year, two directors
who will service an initial term of two
years and two directors who will serve
an initial term of three years. Thereafter, the term for each director shall be
for three years; provided that the term
of any director who is selected under the
clause (a) shall expire if such Director’s
term as a member of the Winnebago
Tribal Council expires.
BOD Member Initial Term
Frank White – Tribal Council Representative
1 year
Victoria Kitcheyan – T ribal Council Representative
3 year
Ann Bledsoe-Downes – Tribal Member Representative
2 year
Jim Rixner – Professional Experience Representative
3 year
Rowen Zetterman – Professional Experience Representative
2 year
*Blind draw by Alan Post
Kenneth Mallory motioned to affirm
the Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System, Board of Director Terms.
James Snow seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
SELF-GOVERNANCE NEGOTIATION UPDATE: No action taken.
RESOLUTIONS:
Kenneth Mallory motioned to
adopt r esolution 18-95: Renaming the Omaha-Winnebago Hospital
as the Twelve Clans Unity Hospital. Victoria Kitcheyan seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Vincent Bass motioned to adopt resolution 18-96: Authorizing the Provision
of Health Care to Non-Beneficiaries of
Indian Health Services Under Section
813 of Indian Health Care Improvement
Act. James Snow seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion Carried.
Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to
adopt resolution 18-97: Approval of
Compact and Funding Agreement
and Related Agreements with Indian
Health Service. James Snow seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
[Kenneth out]
NCAI TRAVEL:
Roland Warner motioned to approve
NCAI travel on June 3, 2018 for Tribal
Council.
Coly Brown seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
ADJOURN:
Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to
adjourn at 2:44 p.m. Vincent Bass
seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Chairman White adjourned the
meeting at 2:44 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Coly Brown, Secretary
Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska
WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA
TREASURER’S REPORT MEETING
May 25, 2018
TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:
Curtis St. Cyr
Coly Brown
Roland Warner
James Snow
Vincent Bass
Kenneth Mallory
OTHERS PRESENT:
Damon Payer
Mayan Beltran
Garan Coons
Janelle DeCora
Cece Earth
Sharon Frenchman
Justin Frauendarfer
Leon Rosenbaum
Brad Knepper
Alan Post
TRIBAL COUNCIIL ABSENT:
Frank White (GPTCA Travel)
Victoria Kitcheyan (leave)
Isaac Smith (leave)
CALL TO ORDER: Vice-Chairman
St. Cyr called the meeting to order at
9:08 a.m.
OPENING PRAYER: Roland Warner offered the opening prayer.
AGENDA:
Roland Warner motioned to approve
the agenda. Vincent Bass seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
WINNAVEGAS REPORT:
Vincent Bass motioned to
a c c e p t t h e W i n n a Ve g a s R e port. Roland War ner seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
GAMING COMMISSION:
Vincent Bass motioned to accept the Gaming Commission Report.
James Snow seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
TRIBAL COUNCIL ITEM:
Roland Warner motioned to appr ove the r equest fr om E. Payer IV for matching funds of
$675.00. Vincent Bass seconded.
VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (1) abstain
Motion carried.
TRIBAL REPORT:
3.
CFO REPORT:
Roland Warner motioned to accept
the Tribal Report as presented by CFO,
Alan Post.
Coly Brown seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
2.
FY 2017 Audit Report – Bland
and Associates
Vincent Bass motioned to approve
the FY 2017 Audit Report by Bland and
Associates. James Snow seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
1.
INVESTMENT REVIEW – LIBERTY NATIONAL BANK
Roland Warner motioned to approve
the Liberty National Bank Investment
Review.
Coly Brown seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Vincent Bass motioned to approve
Investment accounts as follows:
Burial – deposit $255,378.16 into
a CD to protect the principal, invest
interest into a managed account.
Land Acquisition – invest in a managed account.
Credit – invest in a managed account
James Snow seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
ADJOURN:
Vincent Bass motioned to adjourn
at 11:02 a.m. James Snow seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Vice-Chairman St. Cyr adjourned
the meeting at 11:02 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Coly Brown, Secretary
Winnebago Tribal Council
Next WIN News Deadline:
June 25
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