Rosebud Sioux Tribal Council Two Arrows background check.

January 3, 2018 2. 2:23 pm – Richard Whipple • Hiring of emergency drivers –

Call to Order – The recessed meeting of 3. 2:23 pm – Edward Farmer offer $250 bonus to any tribal employee
the Rosebud Sioux Tribal Council was 4. James Leader Charge who has a CDL and is able to obtain their
called to order by Chairman William Kin- Invocation – Russell Eagle Bear tanker and haz mat certification and hire
dle in the Council chambers at 10:00 am. Flag Song – Royal Yellow Hawk them on a part-time emergency basis
Officers Present – William Kindle, Chair- Agenda – Continued from December when EPP is declared. At the end of the
man; Scott Herman, Vice Chairman; L. 27th, 2017, Council meeting with EPP propane season, spring time, give them
Wayne Boyd, Treasurer; Linda L. Mar- Motion to approve requests to be ex- another bonus just for being on call.
shall, Secretary; Ed Clairmont, Sergeant- cused. Motion by William Long, III, sec- • Drivers – federal regulations
at-Arms ond by C. Steve Brave, question by Kath- require drivers take a break after ten
Roll Call – 10:00 am – Edward Farmer leen Wooden Knife. Motion carried with hours behind the wheel.
(absent); Russell Eagle Bear (absent); thirteen (13) in favor, zero (0) opposed Concerns & Solutions continue:
Elizabeth White Pipe (absent); C. Steve and zero (0) opposed. • Central command center – It
Brave (present); Arlene R. Black Bear Chairman Kindle – Last storm depleted should be here at the tribal building be-
(absent); Rita Means (absent); Royal Yel- our wood supply, bills are tied up, a try- cause the phone system is already set up
low Hawk (absent); Robert Rattling Leaf ing time for us. where people can call in, this will address
(present); Shizue LaPointe (absent); By- Concerns & Solutions: the main complaint of not being able to
ron Andrews (present); Steve Denoyer, • Activating EPP – need a change get ahold of anyone.
Jr. (absent); Eileen Shot With Two Ar- of leadership, it is a thankless job, lots of • Program employees who answer
rows (absent); Rose Stenstrom (absent); criticism increased by social media, field- phones will be paid.
William Long, III (present); Kathleen ing lot of calls and text messages, lot of • Programs need to deploy their
Wooden Knife (present); Lila Kills In people have been preparing since august, vehicles to haul wood.
Sight (absent); Michael Boltz (absent); its these super cold spells, we need to • Deploy some employees to cut and
James Leader Charge (absent); Richard come up with a plan gather wood.•
Whipple (absent); Lester Kills The Ene- • All these programs who stock- • Sicangu Propane Company belongs
my (absent). Five (5) present, fifteen (15) pile wood, EPP should be able to access to the people not Wizipan, not RED-
absent. No quorum. Chair declares he will that wood supply for the households who CO. They have three trucks so they
call for another roll call in few minutes. burn wood, wood burns faster in the cold, should not be behind but they need
Requests to be Excused – propane burns faster. drivers who meet certain criteria.
1. James Leader Charge - late • When EPP is declared, we need • When EPP is declared, it is our
2. Edward Farmer – late - funeral to make sure all the bills are paid to all emergency, the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, not
3. Richard Whipple – late - funeral propane vendors so when we have an the state, not the federal government, it is
4. Rose Stenstrom - personal emergency, we can have access to all ours and we need to take ownership.
Roll Call – 10:29 am – Edward Farmer vendors not just Sicangu Propane. • We need to have a better coordi-
(late); Russell Eagle Bear (present); Eliz- • Some programs sell wood, when nated effort with all our tribal programs,
abeth White Pipe (present); C. Steve EPP is activated, EPP should have access we have all the resources, we need coor-
Brave (present); Arlene R. Black Bear to the wood to help the people. dination to pull people and resources to-
(absent); Rita Means (present); Royal • When administrative leave is gether when the Chairman declares EPP.
Yellow Hawk (present); Robert Rattling granted, the staff should still be available The programs need to become active as
Leaf (present); Shizue LaPointe (absent); to provide the needed services to the peo- soon as he issues a proclamation and kick
Byron Andrews (present); Steve Denoyer, ple. in with their resources.
Jr. (present); Eileen Shot With Two Ar- REDCO – Wizipan Little Elk • Need to include the community
rows (late); Rose Stenstrom (excused); • Sicangu Propane is not a part of chairman – that they check on their own
William Long, III (present); Kathleen EPP. They ask to be a part of EPP so they individual community, to see the need
Wooden Knife (present); Lila Kills In can set one of their people in the com- and to be able to coordinate their re-
Sight (present); Michael Boltz (present); mand center to get the emergencies taken sponse.
James Leader Charge (late); Richard care of along with their regular deliveries. • Thanks Cindy and Brooke from
Whipple (late); Lester Kills The Enemy Having a staff member in the command the Chairman’s Office working with her
(present). Thirteen (13) present, two (2) center will help them coordinate their throughout the weekend.
absent, one (1) excused, four (4) late. A efforts with the Tribe. • After she talked to Willie and he
quorum is present with which to conduct • Drivers – Drivers of propane declared EPP, she put it on facebook.
business. tanks need CDL, tanker endorsement, haz • Communication – biggest need
Entering late – mat. Haz mat is a more difficult test and • LIHEAP cannot order from
1. 10:46 am – Eileen Shot With requires a Department of Transportation CENEX Propane because SWA did not

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complete their report of tank readings so read a certain percentage, their request and one (1) not voting.
CENEX cut us off. Other people can get was not granted. We need to find out Treasurer – A step that has been missing
propane from CENEX but not LIHEAP. where the real need is because people are is that the Council would approve a budg-
• When we are in an emergency out there risking their lives, we need to et for EPP and when EPP was activated,
situation, all hands should be on deck watch out for the safety of who we send that budget would be spent and an ex-
• When EPP is declared, all pro- out and how we send them out. pense report was submitted to the Coun-
grams should come together, we are very Recess until 2:00 pm cil. Then the Council would approve add-
disorganized in responding to an emer- 2:23 pm – Chair calls meeting back into ing more funds to that line item.
gency situation session with a quorum present. We ask community chairmen to be in-
• We need a point person. Bob Chair – We all know how it was this last volved. Recommendations:
Oliver volunteered and said winter is time and how we can improve this. Chair • communities to develop their
down time for his program and his pro- announces in the future when EPP is own plan
gram could be cutting wood, preparing needed, the command center will be here • get a list of elders
for times like this. Robert Long and Bill at the Council chambers. • make sure the community chair-
Giroux have been involved for many Concerns and solutions continue: men have a phone number
years but they both have health problems. • Selection of a coordinator is • should set some of their commu-
• Need to do more than declaring very important as this person is the per- nity allocation aside to help out.
EPP and putting it on the radio. We need son who will call the Chairman and ad- CHRs used to check on the elders, the
to be ready to respond. vise him to activate EPP. It is more than program direct
• There is an EPP plan in place, one person can handle; it takes a team. Question – who will refund money to
needs to be disbursed, no one follows it. Teamwork. Now we know when a storm people who prepaid when ordering pro-
• Communication is important, will move in and how long it will be here. pane from Sicangu Propane. They will
have two or three people answering the • In selecting an EPP Coordinator, refund, they need to come in to the office
phones. if there are more than person interested, and request their refund.
• Programs need to be willing to let them come forward and present their Robert Oliver says he will tweak the plan
work together, not be territorial. plans for EPP, to the Council. and develop a flow chart.
• Robert Long, Bill Long, Lonzo • Volunteers – let employees and Command Center will be set up in the
Bordeaux, Curtis Giroux, Cleve Neiss, the public know they can volunteer. PSA chambers. Chairman says he will be
Floyd Reynolds – these guys were head • Lack of communication, people around.
of EPP, they had dedication, compassion, in the east didn’t hear the EPP was acti- Motion to approve $15,150 from the Mis-
leadership skills. They had command of vated. cellaneous Holding line item to purchase
lot of resources, snowmobiles, snow caps, • Should set guidelines which jackets, bibs, hoodies, gloves, socks,
front end loaders, four-wheel drives. We would bring about declaration of EPP boots from Scheels for EPP personnel.
had problems back then but not like to- • An EPP Committee- establish a Motion by Richard Whipple, second by
day. Today we lose that element, today committee because it takes more than one Michael Boltz, question by Steve Denoy-
first question is “how are we going to be person to coordinate EPP efforts. er, Jr. Motion carried with thirteen (13) in
paid”. Human life is more important than • Need to develop a plan, then we favor, zero (0) not voting, one (1) not
the dollar sign. will know who, what, and where will be voting.
• BIA should be part of this as providing what service. We need to have Motion to approve the purchase of 220
they once were. this in black and white, a written plan that cords of wood at $25,000 from Josh
• When an emergency is declared, we are all going to follow. Whipple for EPP in preparation for the
regulations should be suspended such as • Importance of communication next cold front moving in. Motion by
requiring a wood vendor to have a busi- and proactive planning. Steve Brave, second by Elizabeth White
ness license. • We need an incident command- Pipe, question by Michael Boltz. Motion
• Declare emergency early er. carried with twelve (12) in favor, zero (0)
• No correction action plan • Need to get more people in- opposed and two (2) not voting.
• List of all program directors and volved, employees, community chairman, Motion to reimburse Antelope ($627.50),
the resources, responsibilities they have community workers, all tribal programs Rosebud, and any other community the
to provide in an emergency situation. • We need individuals who can be cost of food, security, etc., incurred in
• Programs who stepped up need sent out immediately after getting their opening up their community buildings to
to be acknowledged such as Solid Waste. call to check if the request for assistance provide a place for people to go who ran
• Calling EPP but no one answers is valid…if they really do need the pro- out of heat, food, etc., during the recent
the phone or passes the buck. pane, wood, etc. winter storm and extreme cold, to be paid
• Suggestion that Bill Giroux, Bob Motion to allow Robert Oliver be in out of the EPP account. Motion by Ed-
Long, etc., be co-coordinators along with charge of the RST Emergency Prepared- ward Farmer, second by William Long,
anyone else who wants to help out. ness Program and that he work with Rob- III, question by Richard Whipple. Motion
• Majority of the calls were for ert Long and Bill Giroux in developing an carried with seven (7) in favor, four (4)
wood or propane; a good number of these EPP Plan to present to the Council next opposed and three (3) not voting.
people probably had wood and propane week. Motion by Steve Denoyer, Jr., sec- For accountability, Robert Long will send
and just want to take advantage of the ond by Kathleen Wooden Knife, question someone from his program out to Josh
opportunity to get more. In the past, re- by Michael Boltz. Motion carried with Whipple’s to verify that there are 220
quests were checked out and if their tanks thirteen (13) in favor, zero (0) opposed cords of wood.
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Russell Eagle Bear, L & N Committee Agenda – Cason is the individual who has the most
Chairman, said he will schedule a Special • Standard Agenda – Last Council input into that.
Land & Natural committee meeting. meeting, we reached Governmental Af- Update on the Salazar funds which were
Motion to adjourn. Motion by William fairs Committee on the agenda so today, invested. The market has been very
Long, III, second by Russell Eagle Bear, start with this committee so the rest of the healthy, markets were up 25% in the past
question by Elizabeth White Pipe. Motion committees after GAC will have an op- twelve months. This can change quickly.
carried with fourteen (14) in favor, zero portunity to present their reports So far it has been good. It is up to the
(0) opposed and one (1) not voting. • Additions – Council when to draw down the profits.
Respectfully submitted, Linda L. Mar- • River Bluff (will come under the Land By-Back program will be coming
shall, Secretary, Rosebud Sioux Tribe Chairman’s Report) back to Rosebud later on this year. They
• Sacred Energy are looking for a point of contact with
Rosebud Sioux Tribal Council • Treaty Council – two resolutions Rosebud. Once those funds are gone,
January 10, 2018 • Judiciary – amendment to Law there will no longer be a Cobell Land Buy
Call to Order – 10:02 am – Chairman & Order Code – Age of Judges Back Program.
William Kindle calls the regular meeting • Emergency Preparedness Pro- Update on moving funds from one T-
of the Rosebud Sioux Tribal Council into gram (EPP) – update account to another. Still working with the
session in the council chambers. • KXL Ad Hoc Committee bureaucracy to get this done. Needs a
Officers present – William Kindle, Chair- • He Dog Elementary School 1st copy of the resolution passed about three
man; Scott Herman, Vice Chairman; grade class – 1/11/17 am – Environmental months ago. Will get from secretary’s
Wayne Boyd, Treasurer; Linda L. Mar- Science teacher will be bringing them and office.
shall, Secretary; Ed Clairmont, Sgt @ they will present their thoughts about Treasurer – All the difficulties we’ve
Arms KXL. been having with collecting these leases,
Roll Call – 10:02 am – Edward Farmer • White River High School Bas- can we start collecting that money here
(present); Russell Eagle Bear (present); ketball Team Honoring without going to through the Bureau?
Elizabeth White Pipe (present); C. Steve • Lance Dorian – Running team (1 Concerned about the loss of ILCA mon-
Brave (present); Arlene Black Bear -11-17) ey.
(excused); Rita Means (late); Royal Yel- • An update about Weaver’s con- Dean Wilson, BIA:
low Hawk (present); Robert Rattling Leaf firmation • Option - Tribe can contract op-
(present); Shizue LaPointe (present); By- Motion to approve agenda. Motion by tion
ron Andrews (present); Steve Denoyer, Rita Means, second by James Leader • Option - 100% owned tracts can
Jr. (late); Eileen Shot With Two Arrows Charge, question by Elizabeth White be direct pay to the Tribe
(late); Rose Stenstrom (excused); William Pipe. Motion carried with thirteen (13) in • Option - ILCA tracts – suppos-
Long, III (present); Kathleen Wooden favor, zero (0) opposed, zero (0) not vot- edly forgiven but need to find out status
Knife (excused); Lila Kills In Water ing. of lien – can explore a direct pay route on
(late); Michael Boltz (excused); James Office of the Special Trustee – James those
Leader Charge (present); Richard Whip- Cordry, Trust Officer Any direct payment on the tribal land will
ple (absent); Lester Kills The Enemy The grazing permit season is nearly over be made directly to the Tribe not TLE.
(present). Eleven (11) present, one (1) so the income of money is slowing down Treasurer will sit down with In-House
absent, four (4) excused, four (4) late. A into the Tribe’s proceeds of labor ac- Attorney and draft up a letter of intent to
quorum is present with which to conduct count. As of the beginning of the fiscal contract.
business. year, so far, $341,160.00 has come into Bureau of Indian Affairs – Leann Beardt,
Entering late – the Tribe’s proceeds of labor account Superintendent
1. 10:05 am - Rita Means which has been drawn down and used by Leann advises sending the letter of intent
2. 10:15 am - Steve Denoyer, Jr. the Tribe. Balance as of today is a little because this will then show what is all
3. 10:30 am - Eileen Shot With over $35,000. Next influx of funds will available to the Tribe.
Two Arrows be just before March, the farm and pas- No report from the BIA last month due to
4. 11:13 am – Lila Kills In Sight ture season. Reports the balance of the the Superintendent being sick.
Invocation – Lester Kills The Enemy proceeds of labor account every Monday We received a printout from our Budget
Flag Song – Royal Yellow Hawk to the Tribe and once it builds up, the Office where OJS for CR2 and three have
Requests to be Excused – Tribe draws it down. been made available to the Tribe. We are
1. Michael Boltz – sick ILCA Recoup Monies – The one account, working to get it obligated and put into
2. Arlene Black Bear – sick as of yesterday, has $2,151,000.00 in it the system so it will be available to the
3. Kathleen Wooden Knife – per- plus what is in the larger acquisition fund Tribe by Friday.
sonal so it is getting to a large value there. Has The TPA money is being loaded as well
4. Rose Stenstrom – medical been trying to get some kind of status on for the CR2 and 3 and those are on the
5. Lila Kills In Sight – will be late that. printout for 2018. This is just our TPA
Motion to approve requests to be ex- When he hears something about that, he money does not include other recurring
cused. Motion by Elizabeth White Pipe, will let the Tribe know. The people in DC funding such as social services, welfare
second by Steve Brave, question by who Mr. Cordry has been working with assistance, OJS funding, this is only TPA
James Leader Charge. Motion carried on this were people who worked on the funding. Balances as of today and doesn’t
with twelve (12) in favor, zero (0) op- SCS but were transferred to other posi- show new allocations for 2 & 3. Will
posed and zero (0) not voting. tions within the federal government. Jim show up tomorrow once it is entered into
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our system. the allottee taking an active part in this? implementing a process to address com-
Still some small balances left in 2017 This is not under the BIA so they are not pliance, how to best utilize our land, how
which the Regional Office will be rolling involved in this. Normally, the permittee to best take care our land. Change the
up. Some of our accounts were in the red is the recipient of funds. language in the grazing resolution that
so we had to use some of our other fund- Question - why the permittee is the one needs to be changed. Take a look at what
ing, salary savings to help with the fund- who is receiving the Disaster Relief funds we have and move forward.
ing for fire management and facilities. when it is the land owner who is bearing We have about a million acres with half
OJS funding up to CR3 is being loaded the damage overgrazing does to the land. being farm/pasture leases and the other
this morning and will then notify RST BIA is failing in monitoring our land, half being range units. They fall under
Finance to draw it down. Funding is when you have a drought and you have different rules. Range unit permittees
slowly trickling in; we still haven’t re- over grazing on top of that, it is the BIA’s have to pay different fees, required to
ceived any welfare assistance funding yet. responsibility. Why are the permittees have a plan. Farm/pasture don’t have
Still holding $47,000 worth of burials so receiving money when it is the Tribe and such requirements, you can just rent it.
far this year from our last CR. Don’t allottee who are the land owners and not No $3/head foreign fee, etc. Compliance
have any funds yet they haven’t distribut- receiving any of these funds? BIA, TLE, needs to be enforced. USDA Drought
ed the wealth yet. Welfare assistance is Land Office are failing the allottee by not Relief program is through USDA, FSA,
the one that historically been piece monitoring the overgrazing that is going and regulations were brought from the
mealed out to us and has never been at on in the range units. Farm Bill.
100%. Owe about $22,000 on burials. Direct our tribal attorney look into this Semi-Annual BIA meeting on range
Burial assistance is being approved for and bring us a report on where the Tribe units, pasteurizing authorization is what
those who qualify and the bill will be paid and individual landowner sit in this situa- the permittee is taking to USDA and it is
once BIA receives its funding. Advises tion because the Tribe and allottees what USDA is accepting as the permit-
the tribes ask at the welfare assistance be should be the ones receiving something tee’s authority to graze that amount of
allocated when the budget is approved off of this, whether it is a percentage be- cattle on that land. In the past, this was
with the rest of the money. cause it is our land. This is where BIA, not accepted. Question is who authorized
Regional Fire Management Officer is TLE and the Land Office need to step in USDA to begin accepting this. To address
doing program review on the fire man- to go out and take a look at these lands the range units, the tribe needs to change
agement program. A Fuels person from and see if they can be utilized next year the language of the pasteurizing authori-
Aberdeen is down looking at our fuels because some are so overgrazed. It is zation that the permittee is not eligible for
program. They are also doing an assess- those who sublease who let the land be- any USDA program. It comes down to
ment and after action review on the crew come so damaged. the language in the tribal documents and
who went out to California. Rosebud was Wendy Wells, BIA Range Specialist, we enforcement of compliance.
the only one able to send out a crew when do have a lot of range units and leases. If Motion to deviate from the agenda to
the order came down. A few guys from you see land that looks abused, please call address business which requires fifteen
Pine Ridge joined in and helped us make me with a location or tract number and if votes. Motion by Rita Means, second by
up our crew. it is a range unit, it will be addressed. No Elizabeth White Pipe, question by Royal
February 1 & 2, 2018, the Deputy Re- one has turned in any tracts to me that are Yellow Hawk. Motion carried with thir-
gional Director will be here to provide a part of a range unit. Has looked into any teen (13) in favor, zero (0) opposed and
training on tribal government and our complaints that did come in. two (2) not voting.
Budget Officer will also be present to Motion that our tribal attorney look into Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018-
give a presentation on the budget. the USDA Disaster Relief Fund on behalf 04 as emergency legislation. Motion by
Secretarial Process – If the Tribe would of the Tribe and the individual Allottees Robert Rattling Leaf, second by William
call for a secretarial election amending and bring a report back to the Tribal Long, III, question by Shizue LaPointe.
the RST Constitution removing the ap- Council by a deadline of 30 days. Motion Motion carried with fifteen (15) in favor,
proval of the Secretary of Interior from by Steve Denoyer, Jr., second by James zero (0) opposed and zero (0) not voting.
the approval process, the Tribe thereafter Leader Charge, question by Elizabeth Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018-
can amend its constitution for its own White Pipe. Motion carried with twelve 04 enacting Ordinance 2018-01 amending
final approval by the Council. (12) in favor, zero (0) opposed and three 9-1-5 Court Personnel –
First time, we have 100% Indian opera- (3) not voting. 2. There shall be appointed for the Tribal
tors for all of our range unit allocations. We put this land into the permittees care, Court one (1) Chief Judge and two (2) or
Some operators are young and new to the trusting them to take care of the land more Associate Judges as the Judiciary
field so we are putting a workshop to- when we lease it to them. We have been Committee and the Tribal Council see fit.
gether, will be working with the tribal taken advantage of far too long. (a) To be eligible to hold the Office
Land & Natural Resources Committee, We may need to begin our discussion of Chief Judge, a person
setting an agenda and a tentative date of with USDA, FSA, State USDA Board. 1. Must be at least thirty years of
April 18 and a location. Biggest issue is 24th Council meeting have the person age.
the conservation and preservation of the involved here. Approve for a first reading. Motion by
land use. Schedule the land forum within a 30-day Robert Rattling Leaf, second by William
Drought assistance under the USDA Dis- timeframe with TLE, BIA, SOLO regard- Long, III, question by Byron Andrews.
aster Relief Fund. How does the Tribe ing the use of our land, the damage done Motion carried with fifteen (15) in favor,
and allottee fit into this, are we collecting by overgrazing. Overgrazing begins the zero (0) opposed and zero (0) not voting.
any funds from this? Is the Tribe, TLE, destruction of the land. We need to start
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Motion to approve travel for Council rep- Law and the RST Procurement Policy.” another person nominated for this posi-
resentatives to attend the Tribal Leaders Motion by Russell Eagle Bear, second by tion.
Luncheon with Governor Dennis Dau- Robert Rattling Leaf, question by Rita • OJ has contract in place and
gaard at the Governor’s Mansion on Janu- Means. Motion carried with fifteen (15) Council needs to be reaffirmed. Contract
ary 11, 2018. Motion by Elizabeth White in favor, zero (0) opposed and zero (0) is for one year. It is a recurring contract;
Pipe, second by Lila Kills In Sight, ques- not voting. all you have to do is a simple majority to
tion by James Leader Charge. Motion Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- disapprove to end this contract.
carried with fifteen (15) in favor, zero (0) 07 as emergency legislation. Motion by • Grants are available for our jus-
opposed and zero (0) not voting. Russell Eagle Bear, second by Rita tice programs; staff need to apply for
Motion to approve travel for Council rep- Means, question by James Leader them.
resentatives and Scott Herman to attend Charge. Motion carried with fifteen (15) • Programs OJ Semans works with
the meeting with Marty Jackley. Motion in favor, zero (0) opposed and zero (0) are Health Administration, Legislative
by Rita Means, second by William Long, not voting. Affairs, Sicangu Resource Development
III, question by Steve Denoyer, Jr. Mo- Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- and Planning and Development.
tion carried with fifteen (15) in favor, 07 establishing a policy that all large Motion to approve OJ Seman’s lobbyist
zero (0) opposed and zero (0) not voting. commitments of tribal resources, assets or contract and to reconsider and amend the
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- guarantees of payments, proposed finan- General Account to move funds into the
05 for emergency legislation. Motion by cial ventures, proposals, loan guarantees, lobbyist line by moving funds from the
Edward Farmer, second by William or acquisitions of goods or services in Unobligated WAPA funds and that he
Long, III, question by Robert Rattling excess of one million dollars work with Health Administration, Legis-
Leaf. Motion carried with fifteen (15) in ($1,000,000.00) should not be adopted or lative Affairs, Sicangu Resource Devel-
favor, zero (0) opposed and zero (0) not approved by the Rosebud Sioux Tribal opment and Planning & Development
voting. Motion carried with fifteen (15) in Council unless the proposal follows the programs. Motion by Elizabeth White
favor, zero (0) opposed and zero (0) not procedures for RST Legislative Commit- Pipe, second by Lila Kills In Sight……
voting. tee review and approval established by motion dies due to lack of a quorum.
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- this resolution explanation that the major- 3:30 pm – Chairman Kindle declares a
05 removing the need for Secretary of ity vote required is of the entire Council recess until tomorrow.
Interior approval of constitutional amend- membership. Motion by Russell Eagle Respectfully submitted, Linda L. Mar-
ments to the constitution of the Rosebud Bear, second by Russell Eagle Bear, sec- shall, Secretary, Rosebud Sioux Tribe
Sioux Tribe. Motion by Edward Farmer, ond by James Leader Charge, question by
second by Rita Means, question by Wil- Steve Denoyer, Jr. Motion carried with Rosebud Sioux Tribal Council
liam Long, III. Motion carried with fif- fourteen (14) in favor, zero (0) opposed January 11, 2018
teen (15) in favor, zero (0) opposed and and one (1) not voting. Call to Order – 10:30 am – the recessed
zero (0) not voting. 1:08 pm - Lunch break. meeting of the Rosebud Sioux Tribal
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- 2:00 pm – Chairman Kindle calls meeting Council was called to order by Chairman
06 for emergency legislation. Motion by back into session with a quorum present. William Kindle in the Council chambers.
Russell Eagle Bear, second by James President’s Report – Willie reported the Other Officers Present – Treasurer
Leader Charge, question by Robert Rat- following: Wayne Boyd, Secretary Linda L. Mar-
tling Leaf. Motion carried with fifteen • A month ago, made Council shall, Sgt @ Arms Ed Clairmont. Vice
(15) in favor, zero (0) opposed and zero aware of repairs needed at several com- Chairman Scott Herman is attending a
(0) not voting. munity centers. meeting in Pierre with Marty Jackley.
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- • Rita Means stated that Grass Roll Call – 10:30 am – Edward Farmer
06 amending Ordinance No. 2003-05 Mountain Community building was not (present); Russell Eagle Bear (absent);
entitled Accounting Policies and Proce- included. Elizabeth White Pipe (present); C. Steve
dures Procurement Manual adding the • Talked about spill in the Valley. Brave (present); Arlene Black Bear
following paragraph to the Procurement Wayne, Willie, Shorty and Eric had to (absent); Rita Means (absent); Royal Yel-
Manual, Policy Statement, as follows: talk to EPA and Shorty has a plan for this low Hawk (present); Shizue LaPointe
“All contracts or agreements for the ac- for any future spills. (absent); Byron Andrews (absent); Steve
quisition of material, goods, or services in • Casino Board of Directors are Denoyer, Jr. (present); Eileen Shot With
the amount of $10,000.00 or more receive working on the Casino General Manager Two Arrows (absent); Rose Stenstrom
legal review by the Administrative Attor- contract (absent); William Long, III (present);
ney’s Office/In-House Attorney or the • Mr. Cordry talked about the land Kathleen Wooden Knife (present); Lila
RST Attorney General’s Office prior to buyback program. We need a person of Kills In Sight (absent); Michael Boltz
signing or execution as authorized by Contact. Mr. Kindle thought of using (absent); James Leader Charge (present);
resolution of the Rosebud Sioux Tribal Harold Compton for this. Richard Whipple (present); Lester Kills
Council. Failure to comply with the RST • River Bluff Contract – what do The Enemy (present). Ten (10) present,
Procurement Policy shall result in denial we need to do here? ten (10 absent. No quorum.
of approval of the requested acquisition • OJ Semans – informed 7 posi- Chairman Kindle declares he will call for
of goods or services, and/or shall be tions to be one time funded by Office of another roll call in a few minutes. Roll
grounds for disciplinary action by the Justice Support. Robert Weaver – worked Call – 10:50 am – Edward Farmer
appropriate supervisory authority for fail- hard to bring national attention to I.H.S. (present); Russell Eagle Bear (late); Eliz-
ure to follow or comply with RST Tribal If he is not confirmed, then we not see abeth White Pipe (present); C. Steve
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Brave (present); Arlene Black Bear sides of the aisle, republican and sion’s recommendation to the Tribal
(excused); Rita Means (excused); Royal democrat Council was to schedule a hearing and
Yellow Hawk (present); Shizue LaPointe Cobell – Need to follow up using Terry Pechota served as the Hearing Of-
(excused); Byron Andrews (late); Steve Cobell money to purchase deed ficer. Mr. Pechota stated he has spoken
Denoyer, Jr. (present); Eileen Shot With land and turn into trust land so with both parties and they were both in
Two Arrows (present); Rose Stenstrom we can have a reoccurring frac- agreement that a public apology would
(absent); William Long, III (present); tional buyback program suffice to resolve the complaint. Ed Clair-
Kathleen Wooden Knife (present); Lila By the 18th, need resolutions from mont verbally made a public apology
Kills In Sight (excused); Michael Boltz Pine Ridge and Cheyenne River followed by a verbal statement by Valerie
(excused); James Leader Charge for construction project at Sioux Crazy Bull which was recorded.
(present); Richard Whipple (present); San In-House Attorney advises nothing in
Lester Kills The Enemy (present). Eleven Tax proposals – Follow up (1) burial black and white to prevent him from be-
(11) present, one (1) absent, six (6) ex- program – working on the cap ing sworn in, no record that he was found
cused, two (2) late. A quorum is present for eligibility for welfare assis- guilty of violating an ordinance.
with which to conduct business. tance; (2) Mni Wiconi – were Chairman Kindle administers oath of of-
Entering late – able to change that so they will fice to Ed Clairmont.
11:20 am – Russell Eagle Bear pay for repairs to the house but Judiciary Committee – 2 vacancies – at-
11:22 am – Byron Andrews not in the house, need to keep large positions
Requests to be excused – working on this so repair will Jacob Antoine
Arlene Black Bear – sick include in the house repairs. 5
Rita Means – attending meeting in Motion to refer River Bluffs Lobbyist James Iron Shell 10
Pierre, SD Contract back to Budget & Finance Com- Keith Horse Looking, Sr.
Robert Rattling Leaf – attending mittee. Motion by Elizabeth White Pipe, 1
meeting in Pierre, SD second by William Long, III, question by Homer Whirlwind Soldier 1
Shizue LaPointe – sick James Leader Charge. Motion carried Daryl P. Jones, Sr. 3
Lila Kills In Sight – furnace is being with nine (9) in favor, one (1) opposed, Motion to seat James Iron Shell and Ja-
repaired today three (3) not voting. cob Antoine to the Judiciary Committee
Michael Boltz – sick Chairman Kindle will contact Health Ad- as at-large members. Motion by Steve
Richard Whipple – 1/10/18 – sick ministration, Sicangu Resource Develop- Denoyer, Jr., second by James Leader
Russell Eagle Bear – will be late ment, Planning & Development and Leg- Charge, question by Byron Andrews.
Invocation – Lester Kills The Enemy islative Affairs Programs to meet with the Motion carried with ten (10) in favor,
Flag Song – Royal Yellow Hawk Budget & Finance Committee tomorrow. zero (0) opposed and one (1) not voting.
Motion to approve the requests to be ex- Selection of Sergeant-at-Arms was tabled Land & Natural Resource Committee - 3
cused. Motion by William Long, III, sec- because the job description was amended vacancies – at-large positions
ond by Richard Whipple, question by and a motion was made to reduce the Esther Blue Horse 5
Steve Brave. Motion carried with eleven salary and was readvertised. It is the Eva Iyotte 10
(11) in favor, zero (0) opposed and zero Council’s decision whether to vote for the Keith Horse Looking, Sr. 6
(0) not voting. Sergeant today or not. Two candidates Richard Colombe 7
Agenda – agenda continues from 1/10/18 decided to withdraw and one more ap- Teema Ladeaux 5
recessed meeting. plied. The In-House Attorney developed a Shawn Bordeaux 5
Motion to approve River Bluff Lobbyist resolution amending Ordinance 86-04 – Motion to seat Eva Iyotte, Keith Horse
Contract (OJ Semans) for six months and duties of the sergeant and will come Looking, Sr., and Richard Colombe to the
that they go back to the Budget & Fi- through Governmental Affairs Commit- Land & Natural Resource Committee as
nance Committee and further to reconsid- tee. at-large members. Motion by Steve
er and amend the General Account to Sgt @ Arms Candidates: Denoyer, Jr., second by Elizabeth White
move funds from the Unobligated WAPA Ed Clairmont 8 Pipe, question by James Leader Charge.
funds into the General Account lobbyist Darwin Walking Eagle, Jr. 0 Motion carried with twelve (12) in favor,
line item and that River Bluff work with Paul Valandra 1 zero (0) opposed and one (1) not voting.
Health Administration, Legislative Af- Anthony Bordeaux, Jr. 1 Tribal Utility Commission – One three-
fairs, Sicangu Resource Development, Keith Horse Looking, Sr. 1 year term – at-large position
and Planning & Development Programs. Hattie M. Dunham 1 Joe Buck Colombe 10
Motion by Elizabeth White Pipe, second Motion to seat Ed Clairmont as Sergeant Ronald L. Neiss 2
by Kathleen Wooden Knife, question by @ Arms. Motion by Edward Clairmont, Motion to seat Joe Buck Colombe to the
Edward Farmer. Motion defeated with second by Lester Kills The Enemy, ques- Tribal Utility Commission as at-large
four (4) in favor, five (5) opposed, four tion by Byron Andrews. Motion carried member. Motion by Steve Denoyer, Jr.,
(4) not voting. with eleven (11) in favor, zero (0) op- second by Byron Andrews, question by
OJ Semans closes with a list of items the posed and one (1) not voting. Richard Whipple. Motion carried with
tribe needs to stay on top of: Question – How does the Ethics com- twelve (12) in favor, zero (0) opposed and
Indian Land Consolidation Act – plaint affect Ed Clairmont’s eligibility? one (1) not voting.
Need to follow up with (1) con- A complaint was submitted to the Ethics Education Committee – 3 vacancies
gressional language; (2) con- Commission regarding Ed Clairmont, James Iron Shell 5
gressional support from both Sergeant @ Arms. The Ethics Commis- 5
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 Esther Blue Horse 7 Marty Jones 6 (present); William Long, III (present);
Cecelia Spotted Tail 6 Homer Whirlwind Soldier 0 Kathleen Wooden Knife (present); Lila
Bonnie Halligan-Ladeaux 5 Christine Arrow Kills In Sight (excused); Michael Boltz
2 4 (excused); James Leader Charge
Christine Arrow 5 Motion to seat Esther Blue Horse and (present); Richard Whipple (present);
1 Marty Jones to the Health Board as at- Lester Kills The Enemy (excused). Elev-
Shawn Bordeaux 5 large members. Motion by Edward en (11) present, four (4) absent, three (3)
4 Farmer, second by James Leader Charge, excused, two (late). A quorum was pre-
Four-way tie for the third seat - James question by Steve Denoyer, Jr. Motion sent.
Iron Shell received the most votes. carried with nine (9) in favor, zero (0) Entering late –
Motion to seat Esther Blue Horse, Cecelia opposed and two (2) not voting. 10:17 - Elizabeth White Pipe and Rita
Spotted Tail, James Iron Shell to the Edu- Social Services – 4 vacancies Means
cation Committee as at-large members. Christine Arrow Requests to be excused –
Motion by William Long, III, second by Teema Ladeaux Lila Kills In Sight – sick
James Leader Charge, question by Ed- Cindy Young Michael Boltz – sick
ward Farmer. Motion carried with twelve Motion to seat Christine Arrow, Martina Lester Kills the Enemy - Sick
(12) in favor, zero (0) opposed and one “Teema” Ladeaux, and Cindy Young to Invocation – Russell Eagle Bear
(1) not voting. the Social Services Committee and to Flag Song – Royal Yellow Hawk
Election Board – 5 vacancies advertise one at-large vacancy. Motion by Motion to approve the requests to be ex-
Angela Fast Horse 10 Steve Denoyer, Jr., second by Byron An- cused. Motion by William Long, III, sec-
Gerald Eagle Bear 10 drews, question by Steve Brave. Motion ond by Steve Brave, question by Kathy
Ronald Neiss 3 carried with thirteen (13) in favor, zero Wooden Knife. Motion carried with four-
Tonia Marshall 13 (0) opposed and zero (0) not voting. teen (14) in favor, zero (0) opposed and
Earlene Zimiga One Council representative seat vacancy. zero (0) not voting.
6 Motion to seat William Long, III, to the Agenda – Motion to approve the agenda
Bernadette Oliver 8 Social Services Committee. Motion by as amended. Motion by William Long,
Janet Marie Wilcox 9 Steve Denoyer, Jr., second by Edward III, second by Rita Means, question by
Patti Romero 11 Farmer, question by Steve Brave. Motion Elizabeth White Pipe. Motion carried
Motion to seat Angela Fast Horse, Gerald carried with eleven (11) in favor, zero (0) with fifteen (15) in favor, zero (0) op-
Eagle Bear, Tonia Marshall, Janet Marie opposed and two (2) not voting. posed and zero (0) not voting.
Wilcox, Patricia Romero with Tonia Mar- Motion to advertise the at-large vacancy He Dog School 1st Grade Class – ad-
shall as the Chairperson to the Tribal on the Transportation Committee due to dressed the council regarding their oppo-
Election Board. Motion by Steve Denoy- the passing of Keith Fielder. Motion by sition of the XL Pipeline
er, Jr., second by William Long, III, ques- William Long, III, second by Edward Gaming Office – Todd Hay – reported on
tion by Kathleen Wooden Knife. Motion Farmer, question by Richard Whipple. the following –
carried with eleven (11) in favor, zero (0) Motion carried with thirteen (13) in favor, Job interview – Internal Auditor inter-
opposed and two (2) not voting. zero (0) opposed and zero (0) not voting. view at noon today; will leave after report
SWA Board of Director – 1 – District #2 1:11 pm – Lunch break. Patron Complaint was dismissed due to
(Antelope, Horse Creek, Swift Bear) *to 2:00 pm – Chairman Kindle calls the patron not showing up2018 SD Commis-
finish out the term vacated by Lorraine meeting for today due to lack of a quor- sion on Gaming Annual slot machine
Waln um. inspection and relicensing; report went
Teddie Rae Herman 1 Respectfully submitted, Linda L. Mar- well
Melissa Eagle Bear 0 shall, Secretary, Rosebud Sioux Tribe Poker cards can be utilized with Ultimate
Sharisse Sitting Bear 1 Texas Hold’em and 3 card poker
Thomas Valandra 3 Rosebud Sioux Tribal Council Employee Gambling Policy
Shawn Bordeaux 1 January 24, 2018 Reminder to staff for Audited
Fremont Fallis 6 Call to Order – The meeting of the Rose- Turtle Creek Casino was shut down due
SWA Board of Directors made a motion bud Sioux Tribal Council was called to to staffing
to recommend Fremont Fallis. Antelope order by Chairman William Kindle in the Changed where all the staff is there dur-
Community supports Thomas Valandra Council chambers. ing the day. Have access to everything
Motion to seat Fremont Fallis to the SWA Other Officers Present – Treasurer they need for complaint.
Board District #2 at-large vacancy. Mo- Wayne Boyd, Acting Secretary Julie M. Gaming Office does not regulate charity
tion by Richard Whipple, second by Peneaux, Sgt @ Arms Ed Clairmont. bingos.
James Leader Charge, question by Steve Roll Call – 10:30 am – Edward Farmer Motion to approve the January 2018
Denoyer, Jr. Motion carried with ten (10) (present); Russell Eagle Bear (present); Gaming Report.
in favor, zero (0) opposed and two (2) not Elizabeth White Pipe (late); C. Steve Motion by William Long, III, second by
voting. Brave (present); Arlene Black Bear Rita Means, question by Edward Farmer.
Health Board – 2 vacancies – at-large (present); Rita Means (late); Royal Yel- The motion carried with a vote of twelve
position low Hawk (present); Shizue LaPointe (12) in favor, zero (0) opposed and four
Esther Blue Horse 6 (absent); Byron Andrews (absent); Steve (4) not voting.
Keith Horse Looking, Sr. 1 Denoyer, Jr. (absent); Eileen Shot With Casino Report – Ken LaDeaux – reported
Oliver J. Semans, Sr. 5 Two Arrows (present); Rose Stenstrom on the following:
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 Financial report for December 2017 ond by James Leader Charge, question by (0) not voting.
for Rosebud Casino, Quality Inn, Rita Means. The motion carried with a Ranch Board
and Plaza 83. vote of thirteen (13) in favor, zero (0) Motion to have Land & Natural Commit-
Explained 1-day closure at Turtle opposed and one (1) not voting. tee oversee the Tribal Ranch as the
Creek Casino. REDCO – Wizi Little Elk – reported the Board. Motion by William Long, III,
Major expenses are discussed with following: second by Richard Whipple, question by
the Board of Directors Spending a lot of time from opera- James Leader Charge. The motion car-
Two contracts were at the end of tional standpoint working on ried with a vote of eight (8) in favor, one
their term and were to come organization. (1) opposed and three (3) not voting.
back to be re-negotiated. Rosebud Office Solution on still Motion to approve Resolution No. 2017-
The new GM Kelly Turney was in- awaiting word on ADA applica- 231 which approves new regulation that
troduced to the Council. tion. no non-Rosebud Sioux tribal member
The hotel contract is coming up. Almost at 60% complete for Winner may shed hunt on any Rosebud Sioux
Answered question regarding the Casino. tribal Lands. Motion by Russell Eagle
Capital reserve. In the past was May be seeking commercial financ- Bear, second by Rita Means, question by
always close to I million dollars. ing. Edward Farmer. The motion carried with
Motion to approve the January 2017 Casi- Recruitment of personnel; working a vote of nine (9) in favor, one (1) op-
no Report. Motion by William Long, III, day to day for improvements; posed and two (2) not voting.
second by Rita Means, question by Steve going out and recruiting for the Motion to approve Resolution No. 2017-
Brave. The motion carried with a vote of best along with training strategi- 230 which approves the Closed Hunting
fourteen (14) in favor, zero (0) opposed cally Area which is the area surrounding the
and two (2) not voting. Rosebud Lending – working on fi- Sinte Gleska University buffalo pasture
11:58 am - Chairman Kindle declared the nancial restricting near Mission, SD. Motion by Russell
Council into Executive session Rosebud Farm – created an Agricul- Eagle Bear, second by James Leader
2:45 pm - Chairman Kindle declared tural Manager and Planner posi- Charge, question by William Long, III.
Council out of Executive Session tion The motion carried with a vote of eleven
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- Government Contracting – REI de- (11) in favor, zero (0) opposed and one
04 for the second reading which amends livered on its initial pallet 8 (1) not voting.
the Law & Order Code section which sets months ahead of schedule Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018-
the age requirement for judges. Motion Rosebud Construction 233 as amended which approves regula-
by Robert Rattling Leaf, second by Rus- Keya Wakpala tion, enforcement and clean-up of illegal
sell Eagle Bear, question by James Lead- Community Food Sovereignty Initia- dumping. Motion by Russell Eagle Bear,
er Charge. The motion carried with a tive second by Steve Brave, question by Eliz-
vote of fifteen (15) in favor, zero (0 op- Profit and Loss December 2017 abeth White Pipe. The motion carried
posed and 0 not voting. Motion to approve the January 2018 with a vote of ten (10) in favor, two (2)
Motion to re-advertise the LIEAP Direc- REDCO Report. Motion by Edward opposed and zero (0) not voting.
tor for ten days. Motion by William Farmer, second by James Leader Charge, Motion to approve Resolution No. 2017-
Long, III, second by Arlene Black Bear, question by Elizabeth White Pipe. The 349 which approves payment for well
question by Elizabeth White Pipe. The motion carried with a vote of eleven (11) testing to Louis Berger. Motion by Rus-
motion carried with a vote of ten (10) in in favor, zero (0) opposed and three (3) sell Eagle Bear, second by Royal Yellow
favor, 0 opposed and five (5) not voting. not voting. Hawk, question by Edward Farmer. The
Motion to advertise the Ambulance Ser- Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- motion carried with a vote of thirteen (13)
vice Director and Social Services Pro- 12 as emergency legislation. Motion by in favor, zero (0) opposed and zero (0)
gram Director for 30 days. Motion by William Long, III, second by Richard not voting.
Elizabeth White Pipe, second by Steve Whipple, question by Edward Farmer. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2017-
Brave, question by Byron Andrews. The The motion carried with a vote of twelve 351 which approves the purchase of ma-
motion carried with a vote of thirteen (13) (12) in favor, zero (0) opposed and two terials for the Lakeview Water line pro-
in favor, zero (0) opposed and two (2) not (2) not voting. ject. Motion by Russell Eagle Bear, sec-
voting. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- ond by Royal Yellow Hawk, question by
Invite the He Dog Bull Dogs to the next 13 for emergency legislation. Motion by Richard Whipple. The motion carried
Council meeting. William Long, second by Rita Means, with a vote of thirteen (13) in favor, zero
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- question by Elizabeth White Pipe. The (0) opposed and zero (0) not voting.
11 as emergency legislation. Motion by motion carried with a vote of twelve (12) Motion to reconsider and amend Resolu-
Robert Rattling Leaf, second by Russell in favor, zero (0) opposed and zero (0) tion RB 74-104 where the heirs of Edd
Eagle Bear, question by James Leader not voting. Charging Elk relinquish all rights to the
Charge. The motion carried with a vote Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- NE½ containing 139.64. Motion by Rus-
of fourteen (14) in favor, zero (0) op- 13 which approves the purchase of a 4- sell Eagle Bear, second by James Leader
posed and zero (0) not voting. wheel drive loader for the Airport. Mo- Charge, question by Rita Means. The
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- tion by William Long, III, second by Rita motion carried with a vote of ten (10) in
11 which approves a six-month contract Means, question by Richard Whipple. favor, zero (0) opposed and three (3) not
with Theresa Maule for Juvenile Prosecu- The motion carried with a vote of twelve voting.
tor. Motion by Robert Rattling Leaf, sec- (12) in favor, zero (0) opposed and zero TLE – Ann Frederick, Ike Schmidt, and
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Dion Reynolds addressed Council on Charge (present); Richard Whipple Tribal Justice Support, here today to pre-
Lutheran Church that is up for sale by the (present); Lester Kills The Enemy (late). sent information on the Violence Against
Boys & Girls Club. Eleven (11) present, one (1) absent, two Women Act and the Tribal Law & Order
Motion that TLE purchase the Lutheran (2) excused, six (6) late. A quorum is Act. A member of the Pasqua Yaqui
Church lot and property in Mission for present with which to conduct tribal busi- Tribe, from Tucson, AZ. Implementing
the Tribe. Motion by Richard Whipple, ness. these laws has impacted the lives of
second by Elizabeth White Pipe, question Entering late – women and children, providing protec-
by James Leader Charge. The motion 10:18 am – Arlene Black Bear tion.
carried with thirteen (13) in favor, zero 10:30 am – William Long, III He will electronically send the court as-
(0) opposed and zero (0) not voting. 10:40 am – Steve Denoyer, Jr. sessment done on our tribal court in 2015
Motion to reconsider and amend Resolu- 10:52 am – Lila Kills In Sight to all Council representatives. Areas cov-
tion No. 2017-167 which amends the At- 1:00 pm – Russell Eagle Bear ered in the court assessment are then
torney name from Wilkenson, Barker and 2:15 pm – Lester Kills The Enemy funded such as the court recording sys-
Knauer, LLP, to Garvey, Schubert, and Requests to be Excused – tem. There are space and infrastructure
Barer and increase the cost from $5,000 Russell Eagle Bear – attending a issues with the court which can be ad-
to $10,000. Motion by William Long, III, meeting with Carlisle Indian dressed in the future.
second by Rita Means, question by James School in the morning Alfred Urbina presented a slide show
Leader Charge. The motion carried with Rose Stenstrom – January 29 – Feb- presentation about the Violence Against
thirteen (13) in favor, zero (0) opposed ruary 2, 2018 – family medical Women Act and the Tribal Law & Order
and zero (0) not voting. Eileen Shot With Two Arrows – per- Act.
Kathleen Wooden knife wants to know sonal Lunch break – 12:30 pm
how many attorneys we have and that Rita Means – January 30 & February Back in session – 1:30 pm
they come and give us a report. Motion 1 – SGU Forums and February 2 Mr. Urbina continues with his presenta-
by Kathleen Wooden Knife, second by - Springfield tion.
Elizabeth White Pipe, question by Wil- Lila Kills In Sight – will be late Chairman Kindle calls for a recess @
liam Long, III. Arlene Black Bear – will be late 5:05 until tomorrow morning.
The motion carried with twelve (12) in William Long, III – will be late Respectfully submitted, Linda L. Mar-
favor, zero (0) opposed and one (1) not Invocation – Royal Yellow Hawk shall, Secretary, Rosebud Sioux Tribe
voting. Flag Song – Royal Yellow Hawk
5:55 pm – Motion to adjourn. Motion by Motion to approve the requests to be ex- Rosebud Sioux Tribal Council
Robert Rattling Leaf, second by Russell cused. Motion by Elizabeth White Pipe, January 31, 2018
Eagle Bear, question by Arlene Black second by James Leader Charge, question Call to Order – The special meeting of the
Bear. The motion carried with thirteen by C. Steve Brave. Motion carried with Rosebud Sioux Tribal Council was called
(13) in favor, zero (0) opposed and zero eleven (11) in favor, zero (0) opposed and to order by Chairman William Kindle in
(0) not voting. one (1) not voting. the Council chambers.
Respectfully submitted, Julia M. Elizabeth Garneaux will be acting ser- Officers Present – Treasurer Wayne
Peneaux, Secretary, Rosebud Sioux Tribe geant-at-arms today. Boyd, Secretary Linda L. Marshall.
Agenda – Roll Call – Edward Farmer, Jr. (present);
Rosebud Sioux Tribal Council Tribal Law & Order Act (TLOA) Russell Eagle Bear (present); Elizabeth
January 30, 2018 Violence Against Women Act White Pipe (present); C. Steve Brave
Call to Order – 10:10 am – The special (VAWA) (present); Arlene R. Black Bear (present);
meeting of the Rosebud Sioux Tribal Motion to approve the agenda with no Rita Means (absent); Royal Yellow Hawk
Council was called to order by Chairman additions so we can get through the full (absent); Robert Rattling Leaf (present);
William Kindle in the Council chambers. training. Motion by Kathleen Wooden Shizue LaPointe (present); Byron An-
Other Officers Present – Vice Chairman Knife, second by C. Steve Brave, ques- drews (absent); Steve Denoyer, Jr.
Scott Herman, Treasurer Wayne Boyd, tion by Rita Means. Motion carried with (present); Eileen Shot With Two Arrows
Secretary Linda L. Marshall. Absent - eleven (11) in favor, one (1) opposed and (present); Rose Stenstrom (absent); Wil-
Sergeant-at-Arms Ed Clairmont (doctor’s zero (0) not voting. liam Long, III (present); Kathleen Wood-
appointment). Rita Means – Requests in the future en Knife (present); Lila Kills In Sight
Roll Call – Edward Farmer (absent); Rus- Council meetings not be scheduled during (absent); Michael Boltz, Sr. (present);
sell Eagle Bear (late); Elizabeth White Sinte Gleska University Founders Day James Leader Charge (present); Richard
Pipe (present); C. Steve Brave (present); week as the University schedules forums Whipple (present); Lester Kills The Ene-
Arlene Black Bear (late); Rita Means addressing land issues, etc., which the my (absent). Thirteen (13) present, seven
(present); Royal Yellow Hawk (present); Council should be attending. (7) absent. A quorum is present with
Robert Rattling Leaf (present); Shizue Chairman Kindle gives the floor to Chief which to conduct business.
LaPointe (present); Byron Andrews Judge Sherman Marshall who introduces Request to be Excused -
(present); Steve Denoyer, Jr. (late); Ei- Alfred Urbina who addresses the Council Rose Stenstrom – medical – Jan 29 – Feb
leen Shot With Two Arrows (excused); regarding the Tribal Law & Order Act 2
Rose Stenstrom (excused); William Long, and the Violence Against Women Act. Rita Means – SGU – Jan 31 – Feb 2
III (late); Kathleen Wooden Knife Alfred Urbina, Deputy Associate Director Robert Rattling Leaf – medical – Jan 31
(present); Lila Kills In Sight (late); Mi- for Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Lila Kills In Sight – doctor’s appointment
chael Boltz (present); James Leader Justice Services, Tribal Justice Services, – Jan 31
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Agenda – continues from yesterday 1:39 pm – Royal Yellow Hawk (excused); Richard Whipple (present);
Alfred Urbina continues with presentation Requests to be excused – Lester Kills The Enemy (present). Twelve
on the Tribal Law & Order Act and Vio- Arlene Black Bear – medical (12) present; seven (7) excused; one (1)
lence Against Women Act Rita Means – travel absent. A quorum is present with which
Resolutions - Rose Stenstrom – medical to conduct business.
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- Motion by Steve Brave to approve those Requests to be Excused –
18 for emergency legislation. Motion by who requested to be excused. Seconded Rose Stenstrom – family medical
Kathleen Wooden Knife, second by Steve by James Leader Charge, question by Michael Boltz – family medical
Denoyer, Jr., question by Elizabeth White Shizue LaPointe. The vote was 11 in fa- Rita Means – Springfield Prison
Pipe. Motion carried with thirteen (13) in vor, 0 – opposed and 1 not voting. MO- William Long, III – Great Plains
favor, zero (0) opposed and zero (0) not TION CARRIED Tribal Chairmen’s Health Board
voting. Invocation – Kenny Farmer meeting in Rapid City, SD
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- Agenda – Motion by Kathy Wooden Lila Kills In Sight – Sinte Gleska
18 supporting a tribal member’s student Knife to approve the agenda which is the University Founders’ Day Fo-
in California being subjected to racism. US Dept of Interior Bureau of Indian Af- rum
Motion by Kathleen Wooden Knife, sec- fairs. Seconded by Byron Andrews, ques- Byron Andrews – personal
ond by Steve Denoyer, Jr., question by C. tion by Shizue LaPointe. The vote was 11 James Leader Charge – will be late
Steve Brave. Motion carried with thirteen in favor, 0 – opposed and 1 not voting. Invocation – Russell Eagle Bear
(13) in favor, zero (0) opposed and zero MOTION CARRIED Flag Song – Royal Yellow Hawk
(0) opposed Dani Daugherty – Deputy Regional Di- Agenda – BIA orientation continues on
Motion to adjourn. Motion by Kathleen rector, Indian Services –Great Plains, the budgeting process and 638 contracts
Wooden Knife, second by Michael Boltz, Todd Gravelle, Tribal Government Of- and with Leann Beardt, Andrea Waln and
question by C. Steve Brave. Motion car- ficer and Leann Beardt – Agency Super- Ernie Pourier, Regional Budget Officer
ried with twelve (12) in favor, one (1) intendent – addressed the following with and Dan Sien, Budget Analyst.
opposed and zero (0) not voting. the Tribal Council – Motion to approve requests to be ex-
Respectfully submitted, Linda L. Mar- Federal Indian Law and Policy; his- cused. Motion by Arlene Black Bear,
shall, Secretary, Rosebud Sioux Tribe tory of Federal Indian Law, second by Steve Brave, question by Shi-
Trust Doctrine and IRA Separa- zue LaPointe. Motion carried with twelve
Rosebud Sioux Tribal Council tion of Powers concepts (12) in favor, zero (0) opposed and zero
February 1, 2018 Tribal Constitutional amendments (0) not voting.
Call to Order – 10: am – the recessed Secretarial Election process Motion to authorize travel to Great Plains
meeting of the Rosebud Sioux Tribal flowchart Tribal Chairmen’s Association meeting in
Council was called to order by Chairman Mr. Kindle recessed the meeting at 3:33 Rapid City, SD. Motion by Robert Rat-
William Kindle in the Council chambers. pm tling Leaf, second by Royal Yellow
Other Officers Present – Treasurer Hawk, question by Shizue LaPointe. Mo-
Wayne Boyd, Sgt @ Arms Ed Clairmont. Respectfully submitted, Kimberly Beck, tion carried with eleven (11) in favor,
Vice Chairman Scott Herman is attending Committee Secretary zero (0) opposed and zero (0) not voting.
a meeting in Pierre with Marty Jackley. Motion to adjourn. Motion by Steve
Roll Call – 10:00 am – Edward Farmer Rosebud Sioux Tribal Council Denoyer, Jr., second by C. Steve Brave,
(present); Russell Eagle Bear (present); February 2, 2018 question by Arlene Black Bear. Motion
Elizabeth White Pipe (absent); C. Steve Call to Order – The special meeting of the carried with eleven (11) in favor, zero (0)
Brave (present); Arlene Black Bear Rosebud Sioux Tribal Council was called opposed and zero (0) not voting.
(excused); Rita Means (excused); Royal to order by Chairman William Kindle in Respectfully submitted, Linda L. Mar-
Yellow Hawk (late); Robert Rattling Leaf the Council chambers. shall, Secretary, Rosebud Sioux Tribe
(present); Shizue LaPointe (present); By- Officers Present – Vice Chairman Scott
ron Andrews (present); Steve Denoyer, Herman, Treasurer Wayne Boyd, Secre- Rosebud Sioux Tribal Council
Jr. (present); Eileen Shot With Two Ar- tary Linda L. Marshall. Sergeant-at-Arms February 14, 2018
rows (present); Rose Stenstrom Ed Clairmont is absent due to health. Call to Order – The regular meeting of
(excused); William Long, III (late); Kath- Roll Call – Edward Farmer, Jr. (present); the Rosebud Sioux Tribal Council was
leen Wooden Knife (present); Lila Kills Russell Eagle Bear (present); Elizabeth called to order by Chairman William Kin-
In Sight (late); Michael Boltz (late); White Pipe (absent); C. Steve Brave dle in the Council chambers.
James Leader Charge (present); Richard (present); Arlene Black Bear (present); Officers Present – Vice Chairman Scott
Whipple (present); Lester Kills The Ene- Rita Means (excused); Royal Yellow Herman, Treasurer Wayne Boyd, Secre-
my (late). Eleven (11) present, one (1) Hawk (present); Robert Rattling Leaf tary Linda L. Marshall, Sergeant-at-
absent, three (3) excused, five (5) late. A (present); Shizue LaPointe (present); By- Arms Edward Clairmont.
quorum is present with which to conduct ron Andrews (excused); Steve Denoyer, Roll Call – 10:04 am - Edward Farmer
business. Jr. (present); Eileen Shot With Two Ar- (present); Russell Eagle Bear (present);
Entering late – rows (present); Rose Stenstrom Elizabeth White Pipe (present); C. Steve
10:22 am – William Long III (excused); William Long, III (excused); Brave (present); Arlene R. Black Bear
10:30 am - Lila Kills in Sight Kathleen Wooden Knife (present); Lila (absent); Rita Means (absent); Royal Yel-
10:31 am – Lester Kills the Enemy Kills In Sight (excused); Michael Boltz low Hawk (absent); Robert Rattling Leaf
11:15 am – Mike Boltz (excused); James Leader Charge (present); Shizue LaPointe (absent);
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Byron Andrews (present); Steve Denoyer, Minutes – Minutes were emailed to from what information they have on file
Jr. (absent); Eileen Shot With Two Ar- Council and officers. Council request and what information they have on their
rows (absent); Rose Stenstrom (present); hard copies of the minutes. certificates are far apart so they can’t an-
William Long, III (present); Kathleen Minutes deferred to 2/28/18. swer Russell’s question. What has to hap-
Wooden Knife (absent); Lila Kills In BIA pen hopefully, they can take some of this
Sight (absent); Michael Boltz (absent); Leann Beardt had a death in family so she money and advertise a for someone to
James Leader Charge (absent); Richard will not be here for the Agency Report. come sit down with them and go through
Whipple (present); Lester Kills The Ene- Office of Special Trustee – James Cordry a long, slow process to identify who these
my (absent). Present (nine); eleven (11) Just getting into the farm/pasture lease certificates belong to. Not only were they
absent. No quorum. Chairman Kindle season and income is beginning to come not issuing when they were supposed to
declares he will call for another roll call in. but also a lot of board actions taken that
in a few minutes. 2017 – Proceeds of Labor Account in- transferred, bought these certificates but
Roll Call – 10:15 am - Edward Farmer coming $2,559,931.00 of which no follow up. So, board action, resolu-
(present); Russell Eagle Bear (present); $1,573,128 is a one-time WAPA fund. tions but the actual work either selling or
Elizabeth White Pipe (present); C. Steve $986,803.00 is lease income, range per- acquiring these certificates was never
Brave (present); Arlene R. Black Bear mit, all other income. done which compounds the problem.
(excused); Rita Means (present); Royal 2018 – Proceeds of Labor Account is at They go by board action so they transfer
Yellow Hawk (absent); Robert Rattling $492,795 and drawn down $432,090 money to different parties but the actual
Leaf (present); Shizue LaPointe As of today, over 60,000 in Proceeds of legal documents that allow that to happen
(excused); Byron Andrews (present); Labor Account – expecting more before never took place. So, a lot of work that
Steve Denoyer, Jr. (late); Eileen Shot fiscal year is over. has to be done there. Hoping to sit down
With Two Arrows (late); Rose Stenstrom Land Buy Back coming back end of this with the BIA to set some of this money
(present); William Long, III (present); year into 2019 so more income will be aside to begin that process.
Kathleen Wooden Knife (late); Lila Kills coming back into the Tribe’s Proceeds of Six months ago, this information about
In Sight (excused); Michael Boltz (late); Labor Account. these t-accounts was requested. The tribe
James Leader Charge (present); Richard Work has resumed on the ILCA Recoup should not have to expend more funds to
Whipple (present); Lester Kills The Ene- monies. hire someone do this work which needs to
my (excused). Eleven (11) present, one No response from TLE or SOLO with be done since TLE staff members have
(1) absent, four (4) excused, four (4) late. information on the three accounts he has been hired and are working to perform
A quorum was present with which to con- been working on, no record of certificates these duties.
duct business. transferred, no record of transfer for man- Transfer of certificates – Any land that
Entering Late – agement of the land. The nature of these came into the name of the Rosebud Sioux
10:27 am – Michael Boltz three accounts, there may not have been Tribe, TLE was to issue certificates for
10:28 am – Kathleen Wooden Knife any transfer. Reserve lands during the the management of those tribal land.
10:39 am – Eileen Shot With Two settlement days within the boundaries of Question – Were certificates issued for
Arrows the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, land that was every tract of land that came under the
10:49 am – Steve Denoyer, Jr. not settled. Question – who manages Rosebud Sioux Tribe? These are the cer-
Requests to be Excused – them? In the absence of any documenta- tificates the tribe (council) votes every
Shizue LaPointe – bereavement tion showing any entity, its tribal land. shareholders meeting.
Lila Kills In Sight – medical Russell – what do we, as a body, do to Lois Antoine, tribal elder, addresses the
Lester Kills The Enemy – medical make these things happen? (reference to addresses the Council regarding status of
Arlene Black Bear - medical information requested from TLE and/or tribal programs, hiring process, monthly
Invocation – Russell Eagle Bear SOLO) reports, need for organization. LIHEAP
Motion to approve the requests to be ex- Treasurer Wayne Boyd – first time at- continues not paying electricity bills
cused. Motion by William Long, III, sec- tending TLE meeting, thought since it is causing additional expenses with the late
ond by C. Steve Brave, question by James an old organization which has been in charges.
Leader Charge. Motion carried with elev- existence for a long time, thought they Motion to accept James Cordry’s report.
en (11) in favor, zero (0) opposed and knew how to do things properly and it Motion by Rita Means, second by Ed-
zero (0) not voting. was all automatic. It’s not that way. The ward Farmer, question by Elizabeth
Agenda – Standard Agenda Additions – whole process they go through is not a White Pipe. Motion carried with fourteen
2/14/18 – David Hintz, Central Weather good process. Sat down and helped them (14) in favor, zero (0) opposed and one
2/14/18 – Attorney Terry Pechota with their budget, it is now where you can (1) not voting.
2/14/18 – Attorney Charles Abourezk hold someone accountable for it Spent a Attorneys –
2/15/18 – Attorney Dana Hanna lot of time verifying their income, the Terry Pechota
2/15/18 – Dan Prue income they had in their budget was not Charlie Abourezk
2/15/18 – Jeanie Hovland accurate – income projection that it is Attorney Terry Pechota addresses the
Motion to approve the agenda as amend- realistic. They needed someone to help Council with a report of what he has been
ed. Motion by William Long, III, second them get them on track. working on for the tribe:
by Byron Andrews, question by Edward The problem with this account and not Election Board
Farmer. Motion carried with eleven (11) knowing anything about the assignment RAMAH funds
in favor, zero (0) opposed and zero (0) holders, the record of TLE certificates ILCA land
not voting. and who their assigned to are far apart, Last contract was in 2015, expired in
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2016 Office of Justice reschedule review James Leader Charge (absent); Richard
He also works for the St. Francis Indian Forest Services will be here March 22, Whipple (present); Lester Kills The Ene-
School. Leaves that report to the school 2018, to meet with council my (absent). Seven (7) present, thirteen
board due to attorney/client privilege. Pe Sla needs to be discussed with public (13) absent. No quorum. Chairman Kin-
Treasurer Wayne Boyd – utilizing dle declares he will call for another roll
Attorney contracts are old and lot of the Mining issues need to be addressed call in a few minutes.
work they are doing doesn’t pertain to the SWA having a HUD meeting in March, Roll Call - 10:35 am - Edward Farmer
existing agreement 2018, and would like to meet with all (present); Russell Eagle Bear (present);
Need to be current, everybody on the Tribal Chairmen Elizabeth White Pipe (late); C. Steve
same page, keep track of how the money SWA Director’s position – recommenda- Brave (present); Arlene R. Black Bear
is being appropriated and spent. This tion of the board is to have Council re- (absent); Rita Means (absent); Royal Yel-
year’s allocation is spent. view all thirteen applicants and recom- low Hawk (present); Robert Rattling Leaf
Need everyone here to find out how much mend five back to the board (absent); Shizue LaPointe (absent); Byron
we need to make it through the remainder Black Hills Mining – brief discussion, the Andrews (absent); Steve Denoyer, Jr.
of the year. tribal leadership need to get on the same (absent); Eileen Shot With Two Arrows
Terry Pechota is to draft up an updated page and make a joint statement (late); Rose Stenstrom (present); Kathleen
Attorney Contract that deals with all that Vice President Scott Herman – Wooden Knife (present); Lila Kills In
he is working on and accompanying reso- Day to day activities Sight (late); Michael Boltz (absent);
lution necessary for our audit. Brian Dillon working on follow up re- James Leader Charge (absent); Richard
Legal issues Terry Pechota is asked to quirement, working with He Dog School Whipple (present); Lester Kills The Ene-
consider: on relocation and alternative sites and my (absent). Eleven (11) present, five (5)
Mining in the Black Hills working with Sioux San excused, three (3) late, one (1) absent. A
Access to water at Bear Butte Casino Board of Directors quorum is present with which to conduct
Attorney Charles Abourezk addresses the Reports for Unified Health Board and business.
Council with a report of what he has been Tribal Chairman’s Health Board meetings Entering late –
working on for the tribe: Will be working with Steve Emery Tribal 10:58 am – Eileen Shot With Two Ar-
BIA Education Line and its restructuring Relations for follow up on issues ad- rows
and its services – ongoing litigation. dressed 11:00 am – Elizabeth White Pipe
After all the attorneys make their reports, Treasurer Wayne Boyd – reported on the 1:18 pm – Lila Kills In Sight
bring their contracts up to date including following: Requests to be Excused –
resolutions authorizing attorney contracts, Written report as of January 10, 2018 Lila Kills In Sight – bereavement
how much tribe owes for work done, the Treasurer report James Leader Charge – bereavement
Treasurer will work with Budget & Fi- Recommendation for Council to meet on Shizue LaPointe – bereavement
nance to find the money to pay the attor- the Casino budget asap Robert Rattling Leaf – medical
neys. Discussion about developing Farm Pas- Arlene Black Bear – medical
Motion to reconsider and amend Resolu- ture Lease Ordinance, Grazing Resolution Byron Andrews
tion No. 2016-96 to extend Charlie Respectfully submitted, Linda L. Mar- Invocation – Russell Eagle Bear
Abourezk’s Attorney contract to February shall, Secretary, Rosebud Sioux Tribe Flag Song – Royal Yellow Hawk
2018. Motion by Kathleen Wooden Agenda – continues from yesterday.
Knife, second by Elizabeth White Pipe, Motion to approve requests to be ex-
question by Michael Boltz. Motion car- Rosebud Sioux Tribal Council cused. Motion by Rita Means, second by
ried with eleven (11) in favor, zero (0) February 15, 2018 C. Steve Brave, question by Michael
opposed and four (4) not voting. Call to Order – The recessed meeting of Boltz. Motion carried with ten (10) in
Charlie Abourezk will work with Eric the Rosebud Sioux Tribal Council was favor, one (1) opposed and zero (0) not
Antoine, In-House Attorney, to get cur- called to order by Chairman William Kin- voting.
rent with a contract and give us an idea of dle in the Council chambers. Discussion about meeting attendance of
the cost to fulfill the contract. Officers Present – Vice Chairman Scott Council representatives, absences and
Treasurer Wayne Boyd will go to B & F Herman, Treasurer Wayne Boyd, Secre- excuses, how excessive absenteeism af-
to see how much we need in our budget tary Linda L. Marshall. Absent – Sergeant fects the effectiveness of the Council to
to go the rest of the year for all the attor- -at-Arms Edward Clairmont. get tribal business done and what can be
neys. Roll Call – 10:13 am – Edward Farmer done to address this. Some Council repre-
12:28 pm – Lunch break (present); Russell Eagle Bear (present); sentatives have to travel quite a distance
1:50 pm – Chairman Kindle calls meeting Elizabeth White Pipe (absent); C. Steve to get here and find there is no quorum
back into session with a quorum present. Brave (present); Arlene R. Black Bear for the meeting they came to attend. Take
Sergeant-at-Arms Ed Clairmont is ex- (absent); Rita Means (absent); Royal Yel- a deduction from their Council pay for
cused for the afternoon session and Eliza- low Hawk (present); Robert Rattling Leaf meetings missed.
beth Garneaux, General Operations De- (absent); Shizue LaPointe (absent); Byron Motion that the Governmental Affairs
partment, will serve as Acting Sergeant-at Andrews (absent); Steve Denoyer, Jr. Committee develop appropriate language
-Arms. (absent); Eileen Shot With Two Arrows amending the Ethics Code governing the
Constitutional Officers Reports – (absent); Rose Stenstrom (present); Kath- conduct of the Council to deduct $250 for
President William Kindle – reported on leen Wooden Knife (present); Lila Kills every Council, committee and community
the following In Sight (absent); Michael Boltz (absent); meetings missed effective immediately.
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Motion by Russell Eagle Bear, second by Services Program Access Road Project. Continuing resolution to March 23
Michael Boltz, question by Steve Denoy- Motion by William Long, III, second by President’s budget – concern about the
er. Motion carried with twelve (12) in C. Steve Brave, question by Steve Denoy- BIA budget – Congress passes the budget
favor, zero (0) opposed and one (1) not er, Jr. Motion carried with eleven (11) in Concerns about law enforcement funding
voting. favor, zero (0) opposed and two (2) not in the budget
Agenda – continues from yesterday voting. FCCI funding – Special diabetes preven-
Attorneys continued – Health Board – tion funding reauthorized for two years
Attorney Dana Hanna - represents the Native Command Consulting - Dan Prue Chair declares meeting adjourned. Coun-
Tribe in Indian Child Welfare Act – computer services cil to return on the 20th.
(ICWA) cases Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- Respectfully submitted, Linda L. Mar-
Shirley Big Eagle, RST ICWA coordina- 39 for emergency legislation. Motion by shall, Secretary, Rosebud Sioux Tribe
tor, will schedule and coordinate a meet- Michael Boltz, second by Edward
ing with Dana Hanna, ICWA Program, Farmer, question by Richard Whipple. Rosebud Sioux Tribal Council
Sicangu Child & Family Services and the Motion carried with eleven (11) in favor, February 23, 2018
Spotted Tail Crisis Center to address the zero (0) opposed and one (1) not voting. Call to Order – The special meeting of the
need to respond and placement of tribal Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- Rosebud Sioux Tribal Council was called
children. How can we help these children 39 hiring Native Command Consulting to order by Chairman William Kindle at
who are falling through the cracks and for the management of operation s for the 10:29 am in the Council chambers.
being lost to the non-tribal welfare sys- completion of medical coding, data entry, Officers Present – Chairman William
tem? How to maximize the resources we and third-party billing on behalf of the Kindle; Vice Chairman Scott Herman;
have. RST Health Administration on a sole Treasurer Wayne Boyd; Secretary Linda
One solution to consider is to work out of source basis for a total cost of $9,000.00 L. Marshall; Sergeant-at-Arms Ed Clair-
the Attorney General’s Office as there is for a term of sixty days. Motion by Mi- mont
a secretary who can assist in answering chael Boltz, second by Royal Yellow Roll Call – Edward Farmer (present);
calls. Hawk, question by Eileen Shot With Two Russell Eagle Bear (present); Elizabeth
12:24 pm – lunch break Arrows. Motion carried with ten (10) in White Pipe (excused); C. Steve Brave
1:18 pm - Chairman Kindle calls the favor, zero (0) opposed and two (2) not (present); Arlene R. Black Bear (present);
meeting back to order with a quorum pre- voting. Rita Means (present); Royal Yellow
sent. Communities – Three communities com- Hawk (present); Robert Rattling Leaf
Transportation Committee munity centers (present); Shizue LaPointe (excused);
Motor Fuel Tax/Sand & Gravel – Robert Corn Creek, Ring Thunder and Soldier Byron Andrews (late); Steve Denoyer, Jr.
Long presents amendment to Resolution Creek Communities – community build- (absent); Eileen Shot With Two Arrows
No. 2017-184 which approves the lease ings were built however many issues (late); Rose Stenstrom (late); William
for RDO equipment and contains lan- arose and were brought to HUD who then Long, III (present); Kathleen Wooden
guage concerning sovereign immunity issued findings against the issues and set Knife (present); Lila Kills In Sight
and the Tribe waiving tribal law regard- a time frame within which to address the (excused); Michael Boltz (late); James
ing repossession. This is a specific con- findings. Leader Charge (present); Richard Whip-
tract for specific equipment. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- ple (present); Lester Kills The Enemy
Motion to reconsider and amend Resolu- 40 for emergency legislation. Motion by (excused). Eleven (11) present, one (1)
tion No. 2017-184 approving Motor Fuel William Long, III, second by Michael absent, four (4) excused, four (4) late. A
Tax/Sand & Gravel Program leasing Boltz, question by Steve Denoyer, Jr. quorum is present with which to conduct
equipment. Motion by William Long, Motion carried with twelve (12) in favor, business.
second by Steve Denoyer, Jr., question by zero (0) opposed and zero (0) not voting. Entering Late –
Elizabeth White Pipe. Motion carried Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- 10:36 am – Eileen Shot With Two Ar-
with five (5) in favor, three (3) opposed 40 hiring REDCO Construction to com- rows
and four (4) not voting. plete the construction and address the 10:41 am – Rose Stenstrom
In-House Attorney will review Resolu- findings of HUD against the community 10:45 am – Michael Boltz
tions 2018-36 and 37 and return at the buildings for Corn Creek, Soldier Creek Requests to be Excused –
next RSTC meeting. and Ring Thunder. Motion by William Elizabeth White Pipe – Fell on the ice and
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- Long, III, second by Steve Denoyer, Jr., broke her arm – February 21-23, 2018
38 for emergency legislation. Motion by question by Kathleen Wooden Knife. Shizue LaPointe – Son has chickenpox –
William Long, III, second by Rita Means, Motion carried with twelve (12) in favor, 2/23/18
question by Edward Farmer. Motion car- zero (0) opposed and zero (0) not voting. Lester Kills The Enemy – medical
ried with eleven (11) in favor, zero (0) Motion to reconsider and amend the Gen- Lila Kills In Sight – medical
opposed and two (2) not voting. eral Account budget, create line item, Rose Stenstrom – will be late
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- appropriate $50,000 out of the BBC set- Byron Andrews – will be late
38 hiring the Indian-owned Firm of Aa- tlement account. Motion by Michael Michael Boltz – will be late
ron Swan & Associates nte $75,498.25 Boltz, second by William Long, III, ques- Invocation – Russell Eagle Bear
for the PS&E plans, specifications, and tion by Richard Whipple. Motion carried Flag Song – Royal Yellow Hawk
estimates to provide the Construction with eleven (11) in favor, zero (0) op- Agenda –
Management Services (CMS) for the Sin- posed and zero (0) not voting. Programs receiving casino revenue funds
te Gleska University/RST Commodity Jeannie Hovland, Senator Thune’s Office 1. LIHEAP
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2. Protective Payee why are we looking at putting up a casino ond by Michael Boltz, question by Rich-
3. Social Services at Winner? Where is the money coming ard Whipple. Motion carried with a vote
4. Spotted Tail Crisis Center from to build a casino in Winner? of eleven (11), four (4) opposed and zero
5. Veterans Affairs Ambulance Service – in the deficit (0) not voting.
6. Dialysis Meals/Elderly Nutrition Casino revenue screen – programs funded Every month, the Council receives a casi-
7. Dialysis Transportation/Ambulance with casino revenue have been keeping no report. Treasurer will have the Jim
Service their expenses down. Wike, CFO, here to give a report on this
8. Tribal Ranch Need to stabilize the casino income. Casi- at the same time.
9. Land & Natural - resolutions no needs to pay its own bills before send- Have grant writers employed by the tribe
10. Treaty – Funds for Ft. Laramie Treaty ing money to the tribe. Always a month seek grants for community buildings.
Commemoration Activities behind in their accounting. Don’t want to Have the communities budget their funds
11. Education - resolutions get too far behind. How much we can for the maintenance of their community
Motion to approve requests to be ex- take out of the casino reserve account, put buildings.
cused. Motion by William Long, III, sec- it under the general account. Right now, Motion that BIA, TLE and Land Office
ond by Rita Means, question by James general account is good. When we re- develop a draft Farm, Pasture and Lease
Leader Charge. Motion carried with ten ceive our casino dividend, we need it to Policy within 90-days. Motion by Ed-
(10) in favor, two (2) opposed and zero fund LIHEAP. ward Farmer, second by Rita Means,
(0) not voting. Motion that the Budget & Finance Com- question by C. Steve Brave. Motion car-
Motion to approve the agenda as amend- mittee develop regulations within thirty ried with eleven (11) in favor, zero (0)
ed. Motion by William Long, III, second days to govern the spending of casino opposed, three (3) not voting.
by Royal Yellow Hawk, question by C. revenue funds budgeted to the communi- Chairman will send a letter to the con-
Steve Brave. Motion carried with eleven ties. Motion by Richard Whipple, second gressional delegation regarding qualifica-
(11) in favor, zero (0) opposed and one by Royal Yellow Hawk, question by Rita tions
(1) not voting. Means. Motion carried with fifteen (15) Tribal Ranch
Jim Wike, Chief Financial Officer - in favor, zero (0) opposed and zero (0) Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018-
Communities – audits & policies n proce- not voting. 41 as emergency legislation. Motion by
dures how the money is spent – goes back 12:00 noon – lunch break. Edward Farmer, second by Royal Yellow
to the by-laws 1:00 pm – Chairman Kindle calls meeting Hawk, question by Richard Whipple.
Casino funding – pull community funding back into session with a quorum present. Motion carried with twelve (12) in favor,
out of casino and base that on revenue Discussion about the distribution of the zero (0) opposed and zero (0) not voting.
generation ideas Salazar funds – needed to be based on Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018-
General account funding – taxes, land population 41 granting approval of the request from
revenue, internal funds that go in there. Treasurer Wayne Boyd informs Council: the Tribal Ranch and Farming Enterprise
Taxes – other tribes tax their employees, Council approved monies under Indirect to purchase a 2005 Case IH Tractor with
their businesses however they can gener- Cost to hire a person to perform audits, the above terms using funds from the
ate revenue. forensic audits in-house internal audits Tribal Ranch budget. Motion by Edward
Pull community allocation out of there and this position will be employed by the Farmer, second by Royal Yellow Hawk,
and base it on something else. Tribe. Will be coming aboard first of question by Rita Means. Motion carried
Whatever you do, you have to sustain it. April. with twelve (`12) in favor, zero (0) op-
Discussion of generating revenue for the Recommends on an interim basis, allow posed and zero (0) not voting.
tribe – Freda to access monies from the General Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018-
Land Use tax Account up to $250,000.00. Last year we 42 as emergency legislation. Motion by
Business Council who could assess the appropriated $600,000 from the Appro- Russell Eagle Bear, second Edward
resources we have priations Account and $250,000 is left Farmer, question by Arlene Black Bear.
Need program reports from the directors, and recommends we use those monies for Motion carried with twelve (12) in favor,
they need to share their resources, their shortfalls with the Casino Account so we zero (0) opposed and zero (0) not voting.
ideas on how they can generate revenue, can make payroll and communities. Land & Natural – Russell Eagle Bear,
they can tell us their shortfalls, their Programs funded by casino revenue need Committee Chair
needs, they know their programs and can to seriously consider finding other fund- Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018-
advise us where they can make cuts. ing sources for their programs. 42 approving the 2018 Turkey Season,
Take a look at programs that are sup- Discussion - number of licenses to be issued, and cor-
posed to be generating money for the Suggestion - we can use Special Appro- responding fees. Motion by Russell Eagle
tribe, are they actually bringing in money priations or Salazar funds set aside for Bear, second Edward Farmer, question by
or costing the tribe money? communities. Richard Whipple. Motion carried with
Chute II – are they generating money, if it Suggestion – using our land to generate twelve (12) in favor, zero (0) opposed and
is, where is the money going? revenue zero (0) not voting.
Tribal Ranch – is it generating money or Motion to authorize the Treasurer to uti- Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018-
is it costing the tribe money? lize Salazar funds not to exceed 43 as emergency legislation. Motion by
Community funds – need to be accounta- $250,000.00 to supplement the Casino Russell Eagle Bear, second Edward
ble for the funds they receive and how Revenue Account to be reimbursed at Farmer, question by Rita Means. Motion
they are spending it. such time when the casino produces in- carried with twelve (12) in favor, zero (0)
Considering the revenue of the casino, come. Motion by William Long, III, sec- opposed and zero (0) not voting.
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Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- Motion to authorize Royal Yellow Hawk Boltz, second by Kathleen Wooden
43 approving the 2018 Prairie Dog Sea- to attend the Treaty meeting in Pine Knife, question by Byron Andrews. Mo-
son, number of licenses to be issued, and Ridge on Monday. Motion by Russell tion carried with eleven (11) in favor,
corresponding fees. Motion by Russell Eagle Bear, second by Rita Means, ques- zero (0) opposed and zero (0) not voting.
Eagle Bear, second Edward Farmer, ques- tion by Richard Whipple. Motion carried Respectfully submitted, Linda L. Mar-
tion by Richard Whipple. Motion carried with ten (10) in favor, zero (0) opposed shall, Secretary, Rosebud Sioux Tribe
with twelve (12) in favor, zero (0) op- and one (1) not voting.
posed and zero (0) not voting. Education – Rita Means, Committee Rosebud Sioux Tribal Council
Education – Rita Means, Committee Chair February 27, 2018
Chair Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- Call to Order – 10:05 am – The special
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- 47 as emergency legislation. Motion by meeting of the Rosebud Sioux Tribal
44 as emergency legislation. Motion by Rita Means, second by Edward Farmer, Council was called to order by Chairman
Rita Means, second by Arlene Black question by Michael Boltz. Motion car- William Kindle in the Council chambers.
Bear, question by Eileen Shot With Two ried with eleven (11) in favor, zero (0) Other Officers Present – Vice Chairman
Arrows. Motion carried with ten (10) in opposed and zero (0) not voting. Scott Herman; Treasurer Wayne Boyd;
favor, zero (0) opposed and one (1) not Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- Secretary Linda L. Marshall; Sergeant-At
voting. 47 hiring OHDC to construct one 30’x60’ -Arms Ed Clairmont
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- three stall bus garage at $150,000 for the Roll Call – 10:05 am – Edward Farmer
44 authorizing Early Head Start/Head Early Head Start/Head Start Program. (present); Russell Eagle Bear (absent);
Start to purchase three thirty-four passen- Motion by Rita Means, second by Ed- Elizabeth White Pipe (absent); C. Steve
ger buses from Foreman’s Sales & Ser- ward Farmer, question by Michael Boltz. Brave (present); Arlene Black Bear
vice for $180,000.00. Motion by Rita Motion carried with eleven (11) in favor, (present); Rita Means (present); Royal
Means, second by Arlene Black Bear, zero (0) opposed and zero (0) not voting. Yellow Hawk (present); Robert Rattling
question by C. Steve Brave. Motion car- Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- Leaf (present); Shizue LaPointe (present);
ried with ten (10) in favor, zero (0) op- 48 as emergency legislation. Motion by Byron Andrews (excused); Steve Denoy-
posed and one (1) not voting. Rita Means, second by Edward Farmer, er, Jr. (present); Eileen Shot With Two
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- question by Michael Boltz. Motion car- Arrows (present); Rose Stenstrom
45 as emergency legislation. Motion by ried with eleven (11) in favor, zero (0) (present); William Long, III (present);
Rita Means, second by C. Steve Brave, opposed and zero (0) not voting. Kathleen Wooden Knife (present); Lila
question by Arlene Black Bear. Motion Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- Kills In Sight (late); Michael Boltz (late);
carried with ten (10) in favor, zero (0) 48 approving OHDC to renovate the James Leader Charge (present); Richard
opposed and one (1) not voting. Long Warrior Dunham classroom in Whipple (present); Lester Kills The Ene-
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- Black Pipe Community at $120,000 for my (excused). Nine (9) present, eleven
45 approving the Early Head Start Carry the Early Head Start/Head Start Program. (11) absent. No quorum. Chairman Kin-
Over Funds in the amount of Motion by Rita Means, second by Ed- dle declares he will call for another roll
$162,038.00. Motion by Rita Means, ward Farmer, question by Arlene Black call in a few minutes.
second by Richard Whipple, question by Bear. Motion carried with eleven (11) in 10:12 am – Edward Farmer (present);
Eileen Shot With Two Arrows. Motion favor, zero (0) opposed and zero (0) not Russell Eagle Bear (present); Elizabeth
carried with ten (10) in favor, zero (0) voting. White Pipe (excused); C. Steve Brave
opposed and one (1) not voting. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- (present); Arlene Black Bear (present);
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- 49 as emergency legislation. Motion by Rita Means (present); Royal Yellow
46 as emergency legislation. Motion by Rita Means, second by Edward Farmer, Hawk (present); Robert Rattling Leaf
Rita Means, second by Rita Means, sec- question by Arlene Black Bear. Motion (present); Shizue LaPointe (present); By-
ond by Royal Yellow Hawk, question by carried with eleven (11) in favor, zero (0) ron Andrews (excused); Steve Denoyer,
Michael Boltz. Motion carried with ten opposed and zero (0) not voting. Jr. (present); Eileen Shot With Two Ar-
(10) in favor, zero (0) opposed and one Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- rows (present); Rose Stenstrom (present);
(1) not voting. 49 approving OHDC to construct ten stor- William Long, III (present); Kathleen
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- age sheds for the ten Head Start class- Wooden Knife (present); Lila Kills In
46 approving Early Head Start/Head Start rooms at $40,000.00. Motion by Rita Sight (late); Michael Boltz (late); James
Program to purchase two 2018 Chevrolet Means, second by Edward Farmer, ques- Leader Charge (present); Richard Whip-
Equinox from Rapid Chevrolet in the tion by Arlene Black Bear. Motion car- ple (present); Lester Kills The Enemy
amount of $76,438.00. Motion by Rita ried with eleven (11) in favor, zero (0) (late). Fifteen (15) present, zero (0) op-
Means, second by Royal Yellow Hawk, opposed and zero (0) not voting. posed, two (2) excused, three (3) late. A
question by Eileen Shot With Two Ar- NARF – two representatives came yester- quorum was present with which to con-
rows. Motion carried with ten (10) in day and two others will be coming later to duct business.
favor, zero (0) opposed and one (1) not give a presentation to the Council about Entering late –
voting. the Keystone XL. 10: 20 am - Michael Boltz
Treaty – Royal Yellow Hawk DOI – Fee to trust consultation – as a 10:35am – Lila Kills In Sight
Treaty Office submitted a request of tribal government, we can have them 11:00 am – Lester Kills The Enemy
$64,000 for the Ft. Laramie Commemora- come here for a nation to nation consulta- Requests to be excused –
tion activities to the Budget & Finance tion. Elizabeth White Pipe – 2/27/18 - medical
Committee. No action. Motion to adjourn. Motion by Michael Lester Kills The Enemy – 2/27/18 – will
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be late Under the supervision of the Tribal Presi- raises the most pennies wins a pizza par-
Steve Denoyer, Jr. – 2/ - state wrestling dent, the Program Director is responsible ty.
tournament for direct supervision of the RST LI- Chair declares executive session to allow
Byron Andrews HEAP Program including operation of Council time to deliberate.
Shizue LaPointe - assigned grant, assurance of delivery of Chair declares meeting out of executive
Invocation – Russell Eagle Bear services to LIHEAP eligible households, session.
Flag Song – Royal Yellow Hawk office infrastructure, events/outreach co- Motion to freeze Two Strike Community
Motion to approve those five requesting ordination and other administrative tasks. funds until the Uniform Community By-
to be excused. Motion by William Long, This individual is responsible – Laws are enacted by the Tribal Council
III, second by Arlene Black Bear, ques- Plan and supervise implementation of and until such a time as a forensic audit
tion by James Leader Charge. Motion LIHEAP grant which involves direct as- over the last four years reconciles the
carried with eleven (11) in favor, zero (0) sistance to LIHEAP eligible households. financial inequities. Motion by Richard
opposed and four (4) not voting. Supervise staff to ensure competent deliv- Whipple, second by Russell Eagle Bear,
Agenda – ery of services to LIHEAP eligible house- question by Michael Boltz. Motion car-
Interviews: holds. ried with fifteen (15) in favor, zero (0)
Fair Manager – Develop program budget and maintain opposed and zero (0) not voting.
Danielle Burnette program expenditures within budgeted Voting for LIHEAP Director: Travis
LIHEAP Director – parameter. Whirlwind Soldier (0); Marion Janis (5);
Travis Whirlwind Soldier Establish and adhere to policies and pro- Ieshia Poignee (2); Lorraine Walking
Marian Janis cedures for RST LIHEAP Program. Eagle (6); Teddie Herman (1); Byron
Leshia Poignee Evaluate LIHEAP Program personnel Wright (0); Steven Guerue (0)
Lorraine Walking Eagle annually and provide feedback as needed. Run-off between the two candidates with
Teddie Herman Provide written evaluation of program the highest votes: Marion Janis (5); Lor-
Byron Wright staff at the completion of probationary raine Walking Eagle (8)
Steve Guerue period. Motion to hire Lorraine Walking Eagle
Solid Waste Resolution – Keep updated on LIHEAP policies and for the LIHEAP director. Motion by Ar-
Property & Supply – REDCO request communicate any new information to lene R. Black Bear, second by Royal Yel-
Education – Dorm funding resolution program staff. low Hawk, question by Edward Farmer.
Any resolutions/ordinances requiring 15 Communicate program status with RST Motion carried with eleven (11) in favor,
votes President on a monthly basis, in the form one (1) opposed and two (2) not voting.
Motion to approve the agenda as amend- of a timely manner. NARF people will be here at 10:00 am
ed. Motion by William Long, III, second Maintain open communication lines tomorrow. Add to agenda for tomorrow.
by Russell Eagle Bear, question by Steve among RST President, RST Council, and Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018-
Denoyer, Jr. Motion carried with fifteen Social Services Committee. 50 as emergency legislation. Motion by
(15) in favor, zero (0) opposed and one Attend necessary workshops, events and Steve Denoyer, Jr., second by Michael
(1) not voting. training seminars/webinars. Boltz, question by Edward Farmer. Mo-
Interviews – Provide public presentations and demon- tion carried with twelve (12) in favor,
Fair Board Manager – strations as mandated by supervisor RST zero (0) and two (2) not voting.
Danielle Burnette President. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018-
Under the supervision of the Tribal Treas- Contribute to the production of newsletter 50 approving the sole source purchase of
urer, coordinates with the Fair Board, articles and other promotional materials a freightliner trash truck from Sanitation
adheres to the Policies and Procedures of pertaining to the RST LIHEAP program. Products, Inc., at $169,200.00. Motion by
the tribe. Plans, organizes, promotes and Candidates are: (1) Travis Whirlwind Steve Denoyer, Jr., second by Kathleen
directs all phases of the Annual Rosebud Soldier; (2) Marion Janis; (3) Byron Wooden Knife, question by Richard
Fair and Wacipi. The Fair Manager will Wright; (4) Lorraine Walking Eagle; (5) Whipple. Motion carried with thirteen
supervise and or train clerical, mainte- Steven Guerue; (6) Teddie Herman; (7) (13) in favor, zero (0) opposed and one
nance, technical, administrative and trade Ieshia Poignee (1) not voting.
personnel on a full and part-time seasonal Interviews begin with: Motion to approve travel for Council rep-
basis. Will make recommendations to the Travis Whirlwind Soldier resentatives to attend the legislative con-
Fair Board who will have the final deter- Marion Janis ferences next week and that whoever goes
mination. 12:00 noon - Lunch break submit a report back to the Council. Mo-
Motion to hire Danielle Burnette as the 1:00 pm – Chairman Kindle calls meeting tion by Rita Means, second by Richard
RST Fair Manager and authorize the back into session with a quorum present. Whipple, question by Michael Boltz. Mo-
Chairman and Treasurer to negotiate the Ieshia Poignee tion carried with fourteen (14) in favor,
salary with her and bring it back to the Lorraine Walking Eagle zero (0) opposed and zero (0) not voting.
next Council meeting. Motion by Kath- Teddie Rae Herman Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018-
leen Wooden Knife, second by Steve Byron Andrews 51 for emergency legislation. Motion by
Denoyer, Jr., question by William Long, Steven Guerue Russell Eagle Bear, second by Robert
III. Motion carried with seven (17) in Rosebud Elementary 1st Grade Class, Rattling Leaf, question by Steve Brave.
favor, zero (0) opposed and zero (0) not Teacher Oyate Burnette, visited the Motion carried with fourteen (14) in fa-
voting. Council. They are raising funds for Pen- vor, zero (0) opposed and zero (0) not
LIHEAP Director – nies for Patients project. The class who voting.
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Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- Lila Kills In Sight – will be late (17) in favor, zero (0) opposed and zero
51 establishing the Keystone XL Pipeline Edward Farmer – will be late (0) not voting.
ad hoc committee. Motion by Russell Invocation – Russell Eagle Bear Casino – Kelly Turney, General Manager
Eagle Bear, second by Kathleen Wooden Flag Song – Royal Yellow Hawk The General Manager presents February
Knife, question by Steve Denoyer, Jr. Motion to approve requests to be ex- 2018 reports for casino, quality inn and
Motion carried with fourteen (14) in fa- cused. Motion by William Long, III, sec- fuel plaza.
vor, zero (0) opposed and zero (0) not ond by Royal Yellow Hawk, question by Chair declares executive session.
voting. Motion carried with a vote of nine (9) in Chair declares meeting out of executive
Motion to approve renting to REDCO. favor, zero (0) opposed and two (2) not session.
Motion by Rita Means, second by Mi- voting. Motion to accept the Casino report for
chael Boltz, question by Royal Yellow Agenda – February 2018. Motion by Rita Means,
Hawk. Motion carried with eleven (11) in Native American Right Fund (NARF) second by Michael Boltz, question by
favor, zero (0) opposed and three (3) not Education Committee Royal Yellow Hawk. Motion carried with
voting. Gaming thirteen (13) in favor, zero (0) opposed
Motion to adjourn. Motion by Steve Casino and four (4) not voting.
Denoyer, Jr., second by C. Steve Brave, REDCO REDCO – Wizipan Little Elk gave the
question by Robert Rattling Leaf. Motion Tribal Census following report:
carried with fourteen (14) in favor, zero NARF A lot of gain with construction company
(0) opposed and zero (0) not voting. Update on the Keystone XL Pipeline law- and work outside of reservation.
Respectfully submitted, Linda L. Mar- suit Ideas to increase bonding for construction
shall, Secretary, Rosebud Sioux Tribe Chair declares executive session. jobs.
Chair declares meeting out of executive Goal is on reservation to train people.
Rosebud Sioux Tribal Council session. Moving forward with feasibility study at
February 28, 2018 Education Committee the Winner Casino.
Call to order - 10:06 am – The special Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- Paying $23,000 a month on Turtle Creek
meeting of the Rosebud Sioux Tribal 52 for emergency legislation. Motion by grocery store.
Council was called to order by Chairman Rita Means, second by Royal Yellow Expand the Casino facility at Turtle
William Kindle in the Council chambers. Hawk, question by Richard Whipple. Creek or by the Chute.
Officers Present – Treasurer Wayne Motion carried with thirteen (13) in favor, Chairman Kindle called Council back to
Boyd; Secretary Linda L. Marshall. Ab- zero (0) opposed and one (1) not voting. order at 2:30 p.m. with a quorum present:
sent – Vice Chairman Scott Herman; Ser- Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- Decide whether or not to proceed with
geant-at-Arms Edward Clairmont. 52 wherein the Rosebud Sioux Tribe pri- Winner Casino project.
Roll Call – Edward Farmer (late); Russell oritizes and defends funding of peripheral Wizipan asks for clarification on the fu-
Eagle Bear (present); Elizabeth White dormitories as the loss of funding will ture of gaming
Pipe (excused); C. Steve Brave (present); force the closure of Sicangu Owayawa What is the feasibility of selling tobacco?
Arlene R. Black Bear (present); Rita Oti. Motion by Rita Means, second by Having a planning session
Means (late); Royal Yellow Hawk Royal Yellow Hawk, question by Robert $5.3 gross revenue, $690,000 operating
(present); Robert Rattling Leaf (present); Rattling Leaf. Motion carried with thir- expenses for the first quarter – progress
Shizue LaPointe (present); Byron An- teen (13) in favor, zero (0) opposed and New AA, pushing a lot of opportunities,
drews (excused); Steve Denoyer, Jr. one (1) not voting. planning meeting on Friday, mapping out
(late); Eileen Shot With Two Arrows Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- for government project
(late); Rose Stenstrom (present); William 53 for emergency legislation. Motion by Another month, month and a half, pro-
Long, III (present); Kathleen Wooden Rita Means, second by Steve Denoyer, pane. Demand is slowing down, looking
Knife (present); Lila Kills In Sight (late); Jr., question by Shizue LaPointe. Motion at upgrading – start looking at contracting
Michael Boltz (late); James Leader carried with thirteen (13) in favor, zero for propane for next year. Obtaining
Charge (present); Richard Whipple (0) opposed and one (1) not voting. tracking software
(present); Lester Kills The Enemy (late). Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- About 6 months out, working on the call
Eleven (11) present, zero (0) absent, two 53 joining the parents of students of He center.
(2) excused, seven (7) late. A quorum is Dog School and demand that the Argus Will soon be hiring an agricultural plan-
present with which to conduct business. Leader Newspaper retract the article ner
Entering late – about He Dog School and publish an Construction – bonding
Steve Denoyer, Jr. apology to the He Dog students and their 1. Current capital; 2. Experience; 3. Bal-
Rita Means parents. Motion by Rita Means, second ance sheet
Michael Boltz by Robert Rattling Leaf, question by Ste- Marketing – trying text messaging
Lila Kills In Sight ve Denoyer, Jr. Motion carried with four- Waiting on the audit to be completed,
Eileen Shot With Two Arrows teen (14) in favor, zero (0) opposed and should have annual report ready for April
Lester Kills In Sight one (1) not voting. Received a grant for commercial feasibil-
11:52 am - Edward Farmer Gaming – Todd Hay, Gaming Director ity study to add in and around Turtle
Requests to be Excused – February 2018 report Creek area
Elizabeth White Pipe – medical Motion by Rita Means, second by Royal Today submitting a pre-application for a
Byron Andrews – medical Yellow Hawk, question by Shizue grant to – this would provide funding to
Edward Farmer – will be late LaPointe. Motion carried with seventeen look at building houses around turtle
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creek. lance Service. Motion by Kathleen 4. 11:33 am – William Long, III
Geothermal greenhouse – directly under- Wooden Knife, second by Michael Boltz, 5. 11:48 am – Byron Andrews
neath, about 8 feet down, it will generate question by Arlene Black Bear. Motion Requests to be Excused –
warm air to warm up the green house in carried with thirteen (13) in favor, zero 1. Elizabeth White Pipe – 3/14 &
the winter and cooler in the summer, (0) opposed and zero (0) not voting. 3/15/18 – medical
Two grants for Keystone XL Pipeline Ad Hoc Commit- 2. Byron Andrews – will be late
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- tee – five (5) at-large and ten (10) Coun- 3. William Long, III – will be late
54 for emergency legislation. Motion by cil representatives 4. Richard Whipple – will be late
Richard Whipple, second by Edward Council representatives volunteering: Invocation – Russell Eagle Bear
Farmer, question by Rita Means. Motion Elizabeth White Pipe, Chair Flag Song – Royal Yellow Hawk
carried with twelve (12) in favor, zero (0) Kathleen Wooden Knife Agenda – Standard Agenda with addi-
opposed and zero (0) not voting. Rita Means tions –
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- Richard Whipple • Health Administration
54 authorizing Native Governance Center Royal Yellow Hawk • White Buffalo Calf Woman So-
for nation building training. At-Large – department heads ciety
Motion by Richard Whipple, second by Treaty Council – Phil Two Eagle • Education Committee – Head
Edward Farmer, question by Michael Water Resources – Syed Huq Start resolutions – move to end of today’s
Boltz. Motion carried with twelve in fa- Tribal Historic Preservation Office – Ben meeting
vor, zero opposed and one not voting. Rhodd • Treaty – resolution – move to
Motion for a special Council meeting Sicangu Land Office – Ike Schmidt end of today’s meeting
with REDCO on March 23 to discuss the TLE - Harold Compton Motion to approve the requests to be ex-
development of a casino in Winner, SD. Motion to adjourn. Motion by Michael cused. Motion by Rita Means, second by
Motion by C. Steve Brave, second by Boltz, second by William Long, III, ques- Michael Boltz, question by Shizue
Eileen Shot With Two Arrows, question tion by Richard Whipple. Motion carried LaPointe. Motion carried with fourteen
by Michael Boltz. Motion carried with with ten (10) in favor, one (1) opposed (14) in favor, zero (0) opposed and zero
ten (10) in favor, one (1) opposed and one and zero (0) not voting. (0) not voting.
(1) not voting. Respectfully submitted, Linda L. Mar- Motion to approve the agenda as amend-
Motion to accept REDC0 report. Motion shall, Secretary, Rosebud Sioux Tribe ed. Motion by Kathleen Wooden Knife,
by Rita Means, second by C. Steve Brave, second by C. Steve Brave, question by
question by William Long, III. Motion Rosebud Sioux Tribal Council Royal Yellow Hawk. Motion carried with
carried with nine (9) in favor, zero (0) March 14, 2018 thirteen (13) in favor, zero (0) opposed
opposed and two (2) not voting. Call to Order – 10:00 am – The regular and one (1) not voting.
Tribal Census – Vi Waln meeting of the Rosebud Sioux Tribal BIA – Leann Beardt, Superintendent
Tribal Census is a partnership between Council was called to order by Chairman Governance Training – March 21, 2018
RST/SWA William Kindle in the Council chambers. Secretarial Election – sent more
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- Officers Present – Vice Chairman Scott 46-47 percent through CR #5 – of their
55 for emergency legislation. Motion by Herman, Treasurer Wayne Boyd, Secre- budget
Kathleen Wooden Knife, second by Rita tary Linda L. Marshall, Sergeant-at-Arms Child Welfare funded at 39%. Paid all
Means, question by C. Steve Brave. Mo- Edward Clairmont burials up to that amount, holding eight
tion carried with twelve (12) in favor, Roll Call – Edward Farmer (present); right now will pay when they get more
zero (0) opposed and zero (0) not voting. Russell Eagle Bear (present); Elizabeth funding.
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- White Pipe (excused); C. Steve Brave OST audit being done now.
55 supporting Rosebud One Project and (present); Arlene Black Bear (present); Streamlining more of our services with
its project coordinator, Big Water Con- Rita Means (present); Royal Yellow the amount of staff and funding we have
sulting, to complete a household survey Hawk (present); Robert Rattling Leaf today.
and housing unit assessment for the tribe (present); Shizue LaPointe (present); By- As soon as we find out what is going on
and to work with the tribe’s leaders, pro- ron Andrews (late); Steve Denoyer, Jr. higher up, we will let you know.
grams and departments to continue devel- (present); Eileen Shot With Two Arrows April 30 – update emergency action plan
opment of a single central tribal data (late); Rose Stenstrom (present); William and continuity of action plan – point of
clearinghouse for the tribe. Motion by Long, III (late); Kathleen Wooden Knife contact for the tribe is Chief of Police
Kathleen Wooden Knife, second by Mi- (present); Lila Kills In Sight (late); Mi- Marlin Enno and EPP Coordinator Robert
chael Boltz, question by William Long, chael Boltz (late); James Leader Charge Oliver.
III. Motion carried with eleven (11) in (present); Richard Whipple (excused); Have all range units are leased out to trib-
favor, zero (0) opposed and zero (0) not Lester Kills The Enemy (present). Thir- al operators.
voting. teen (13) present, zero (0) absent, two (2) Working on having a workshop with
Motion to approve the transfer of FY- excused, five (5) late. A quorum is pre- them, with TLE. 161 operators
2016, FY-2017, and FY-2018 carry-over sent with which to conduct business. Having this workshop at Bishop Harold
funds from the Community Health Repre- Entering Late – Jones.
sentatives, Health Administration, Alco- 1. 10:10 – Michael Boltz TBIC meeting in Washington, DC, next
hol Program, Ambulance Service Mini 2. 10:30 – Lila Kills In Sight week.
Bus, Continuing Resolution for a total of 3. 11:24 am – Eileen Shot With Discussion on grazing – repercussions for
$437,946.79 to assist the Rosebud Ambu- Two Arrows abuse of land – need stronger tribal laws
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holding leasers responsible voting. Robert Rattling Leaf, second by Russell
54 of 638 contracts which are still out Budget & Finance Committee – Michael Eagle Bear, question by James Leader
there, need to use the funds for related Boltz, Chairman Charge. Motion carried with twelve (12)
project. White Buffalo Calf Woman’s Society – in favor, zero (0) opposed and five (5) not
Meeting last week, meeting was held with Janet Burnette, Director voting.
Sicangu Resource Development Office to Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018-
find an appropriate way to expend the 60 as emergency legislation. Motion by 63 modifying the White Buffalo Calf
funds and who will do the modifications William Long, III, second by C. Steve Woman’s Society budget for $49,690.40.
to spend the funds Brave, question by Lester Kills The Ene- Motion by C. Steve Brave, second by
Burial funds – rate needs to be increased my. Motion carried with sixteen (16) in Michael Boltz, question by James Leader
– the statutory cap that needs to be in- favor, zero (0) opposed and one (1) not Charge. Motion carried with nine (9) in
creased – all tribes need to lobby – the voting. favor, zero (0) opposed and eight (8) not
rate can be increased but the funding will Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- voting.
not be increased. Welfare assistance 60 granting approval for the White Buffa- Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018-
comes under the TPA but does not lo Calf Woman’s Society and the RST 64 as emergency legislation. Motion by
T-Accounts – status Tribal Court to proceed with the imple- Kathleen Wooden Knife, second by Mi-
Consider – life insurance for tribal mem- mentation of the FY-2018 CTAS Purpose chael Boltz, question by James Leader
bers Area 5 – Violence Against Women and Charge. Motion carried with fourteen (14)
Screeners – individuals who can get Tribal Government Programs Grant from in favor, zero (0) opposed and three (3)
equipment the Office on Violence Against Women not voting.
BIA – says they have to be a 638 employ- in the amount of $899,994.00 for the peri- Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018-
ee od of October 1, 2017, to September 30, 64 for the continued implementation of
Motion to approve the verbal report pre- 2021. the OJJDP FY-2014 Youth With Sexual
sented by the BIA Agency Superinten- Motion by William Long, III, second by Behavior Problems in the amount of
dent. Motion by Arlene Black Bear, sec- Michael Boltz, question by C. Steve $344,000 which was extended to Septem-
ond by C. Steve Brave, question by Royal Brave. Motion carried with sixteen (16) ber 30, 2018, and approves the contract
Yellow Hawk. Motion carried with thir- in favor, zero (0) opposed and one (1) not with Bridget Williams, Red Horse Heal-
teen (13) in favor, zero (0) opposed and voting. ing, to continue to provide therapy for our
four (4) not voting. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- children for the FY-2018 for up to
Office of Special Trustee – James Cordry, 61 as emergency legislation. Motion by $20,000.00. Motion by Kathleen Wood-
OST Officer William Long, III, second by Rita Means, en Knife, second by Michael Boltz, ques-
The tribe has five different accounts. question by Kathleen Wooden Knife. tion by C. Steve Brave. Motion carried
$1,178,723.85 cents and still more com- Motion carried with sixteen (16) in favor, with fourteen (14) in favor, zero (0) op-
ing in because its leasing season. zero (0) opposed and one (1) not voting. posed and three (3) not voting.
T-10 – over 1.2 million dollars – part of it Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- Motion to designate Janet Routzen, White
is assignment money and should not be 61 for the Wica Agli contract nte Buffalo Calf Woman’s Society, as the
drawn down. Was looking for an account $72,000. Motion by William Long, III, management. Motion by Kathleen
to transfer it to. second by Rita Means, question by Rob- Wooden Knife, second by C. Steve
Principle plus the interest of the assign- ert Rattling Leaf. Motion carried with Brave, question by William Long, III.
ment money, anything over that can be fourteen (14) in favor, zero (0) opposed Motion carried with thirteen (13) in favor,
transferred to the tribe’s t-account. A lit- and three (3) not voting. zero (0) opposed and four (4) not voting.
tle over a million in account. Motion to appoint Mr. Greg Gray Cloud Health Board – William Long, III, Board
T-20 and T-50 account, he will work on to this position. Motion by Robert Rat- Chair
next. tling Leaf, second by C. Steve Brave, Health Administration – Damon Leader
Hoping to get the transfer done by next question by Rita Means. Motion carried Charge, Administrator
week with fifteen (15) in favor, zero (0) op- Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018-
Cobell Land Buy Back – still planning to posed and two (2) not voting. 65 as emergency legislation. Motion by
come back but hasn’t heard the date yet. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- William Long, III, second by Rita Means,
Cobell Land Buy Back – funds come 62 as emergency legislation. Motion by question by Kathleen Wooden Knife.
from the lawsuit, going around the 2nd or William Long, III, second by Kathleen Motion carried with thirteen (13) in favor,
3rd time…480 – 485,000,000 left with 9 Wooden Knife, question by C. Steve zero (0) opposed and four (4) not voting.
billion to begin with. Pared it down to the Brave. Motion carried with fifteen (15) in Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018-
reservations with the most fractionated favor, zero (0) opposed and two (2) not 65 approving a Business Associate
interests voting. Agreement between the Rosebud Sioux
Now concentrating on the smaller inter- Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- Tribe Health Administration and Native
ests so less than 25% 62 for the CTAS budget of $25,677.68. Command Consulting for management of
Now doing appraisals Motion by William Long, III, second by operations for the completion of medical
Motion to approve Jim Cordry’s report. Robert Rattling Leaf, question by coding, data entry, and third-party billing
Motion by Edward Farmer, second by Motion carried with fifteen (15) in favor, on behalf of the RST Health Administra-
Rita Means, question by Royal Yellow zero (0) opposed and two (2) not voting. tion. Motion by Kathleen Wooden Knife,
Hawk. Motion carried with sixteen (16) Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- second by William Long, III, question by
in favor, zero (0) opposed and one (1) not 63 as emergency legislation. Motion by Rita Means. Motion carried with twelve
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(12) in favor, zero (0) opposed, four (4) Committee Member); Elizabeth White Michael Boltz. Motion carried with thir-
not voting. Pipe (Governmental Affairs Committee teen (13) in favor, zero (0) opposed and
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- Member); Travis Wooden Knife (RST two (2) not voting.
66 as emergency legislation. Motion by Tribal Court Systems); Damon Leader Treaty meeting in Rapid City and Wel-
William Long, III, second by Rita Means, Charge (Health Administration); and Ja- come Back the Thunder Ceremony.
question by Kathleen Wooden Knife. net Routzen (White Buffalo Calf Wom- Motion to approve travel for the Treaty
Motion carried with fourteen (14) in fa- an’s Society). Motion by Robert Rattling Council and Council who want to attend
vor, zero (0) opposed and two (2) not Leaf, second by Royal Yellow Hawk, the Treaty meeting in RC on March 15 &
voting. question by C. Steve Brave. Motion car- 16, 2018. Motion by Rita Means, second
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- ried with twelve (12) in favor, zero (0) by Edward Farmer, question by William
66 authorizing Health Administration to opposed and four (4) not voting. Long, III. Motion carried with fourteen
apply for a one-million-dollar grant from Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- (14) in favor, zero (0) opposed and two
the CDC to implement the Memorandum 70 for emergency legislation. Motion by (2) not voting.
of Understanding between the Rosebud Kathleen Wooden Knife, second by Wil- Chairman Kindle declared Council re-
Sioux Tribe and the University of New liam Long, III, question by James Leader cessed at 5:02 p.m.
Hampshire, to implement and evaluate a Charge. Motion carried with fourteen (14) Respectfully submitted, Linda L. Mar-
culturally-grounded, evidence-based, in favor, zero (0) opposed and two (2) not shall, Secretary, Rosebud Sioux Tribe
violence prevention initiative funded by voting.
the Center for Disease Control and Pre- Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- Rosebud Sioux Tribal Council
vention. Motion by William Long, III, 70 which nominates Jeanne Hovland to March 15, 2018
question by Rita Means, question by be Commissioner of the Administration Call to Order – 10:15 am – The recessed
Kathleen Wooden Knife. Motion carried for Native Americans, Department of meeting of the Rosebud Sioux Tribal
with thirteen (13) in favor, zero (0) op- Health and Human Services. Motion by Council was called to order by Chairman
posed and three (3) not voting. Kathleen Wooden Knife, second by William Kindle with a quorum present.
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- James Leader Charge, question by Rita Officers Present – Treasurer Wayne
67 as emergency legislation. Motion by Means. The motion carried with a vote of Boyd, Secretary Linda L. Marshall, Ser-
Kathleen Wooden Knife, second by Wil- 13 in favor, 0 opposed and 2 not voting. geant-at-Arms Edward Clairmont
liam Long, III, question by Arlene Black Phyllis White Shield – her family is try- Roll Call – 10:15 am – Edward Farmer
Bear. Motion carried with thirteen (13) in ing to find the strength to carry on and (present); Russell Eagle Bear (absent);
favor, zero (0) opposed and three (3) not they have lost many members of her fam- Elizabeth White Pipe (excused); C. Steve
voting. ily. She is here to advocate for the Board Brave (present); Arlene R. Black Bear
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- members of the St. Francis Indian School. (late); Rita Means (present); Royal Yel-
67 approving the Agreement with Golden Would also like native Lakota teachers to low Hawk (present); Robert Rattling Leaf
West to update the phone system at be acknowledged. (present); Shizue LaPointe (absent); By-
Health Administration. Motion by Kath- Motion to authorize travel for Elizabeth ron Andrews (late); Steve Denoyer, Jr.
leen Wooden Knife, second by William White Pipe and Kathleen Wooden Knife (present); Eileen Shot With Two Arrows
Long, III, question by Arlene Black Bear. to travel to Washington, DC, to attend the (late); Rose Stenstrom (present); William
Motion carried with thirteen (13) in favor, TBAC meeting scheduled for March 19- Long, III (present); Kathleen Wooden
zero (0) opposed and three (3) not voting. 23, 2018. Motion by Kathleen Wooden Knife (present); Lila Kills In Sight
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- Knife, second by William Long, III, ques- (present); Michael Boltz (present); James
68 as emergency legislation. Motion by tion by C. Steve Brave. Motion carried Leader Charge (absent); Richard Whipple
Kathleen Wooden Knife, second by Wil- with fifteen (15) in favor, zero (0) op- (present); Lester Kills The Enemy
liam Long, III, question by Arlene Black posed and one (1) not voting. (present). Thirteen (13) present, one (1)
Bear. Motion carried with thirteen (13) in Health Administration is meeting with excused, three (3) absent, three (3) late.
favor, zero (0) opposed and three (3) not Area Office on Monday, March 19, 2018, Entering Late –
voting. to advocate for ambulance service. Mo- 10:24 am - Eileen Shot
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- tion by Kathleen Wooden Knife, second 10:28 am – Byron Andrews
68 declaring March as Colorectal Cancer by William Long, III, question by Arlene Arlene R. Black Bear
Awareness Month. Black Bear. The motion carried with a Invocation – Lester Kills The Enemy
Motion by Kathleen Wooden Knife, sec- vote of fifteen (15) in favor, zero (0) op- Flag Song – Royal Yellow Hawk
ond by William Long, III, question by posed and one (1). Agenda – continues from yesterday
Edward Farmer. Motion carried with 3:43 pm - Chairman Kindle declared the 10:24 am – Chairman Kindle declares
fourteen (14) in favor, zero (0) opposed Tribal Council in executive session executive session.
and two (2) not voting. 4:53 pm – Chairman Kindle declares 1:17 pm - Chairman declares the Council
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- meeting out of Executive session back into session.
69 as emergency legislation. Motion by Motion to reconsider and table Resolution Motion to freeze funds given for meth.
Robert Rattling Leaf, second by Royal No. 2018-62 and 2018-63 until the White Motion by Michael Boltz, second by
Yellow Hawk, question by Kathleen Buffalo Calf Woman Society Director Kathleen Wooden Knife. Motion carried
Wooden Knife. Motion carried with provides documentation and justification with fifteen (15) in favor, zero (0) op-
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- to the Budget & Finance Committee for posed and zero (0) not voting.
69 establishing the Core Tribal TAP team review. Motion by William Long, III, Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018-
– Kathleen Wooden Knife (Judiciary second by C. Steve Brave, question by 71 for emergency legislation. Motion by
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Rita Means, second by Steve Brave, ques- 75 directing Indian Health Service to take 137.18(b) to participate in self-
tion by Royal Yellow Hawk. Motion car- all necessary steps to immediately work governance with regard to the Sioux San
ried with fifteen (15) in favor, zero (0) with the tribe and Congress on the new Facility effective August 1, 2018. Motion
opposed and zero (0) not voting. proposed construction site for Sioux San by Kathleen Wooden Knife, second by
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- and that the Senate Indian Affairs Com- Royal Yellow Hawk, question by Rita
71 awarding bid for spring and fall lawn mittee, the South Dakota Congressional Means. Motion carried with fourteen (14)
care services at all Head Start locations to delegation, and the House of Representa- in favor, zero (0) opposed and one (1) not
Cronin Irrigation at $18,683.00. Motion tives IHS Task Force work with the tribes voting.
by Rita Means, second by William Long, and IHS on moving the Sioux San Con- Judiciary Committee – Robert Rattling
III, question by Edward Farmer. Motion struction site. Motion by Kathleen Wood- Leaf, Chairman
carried with thirteen (13) in favor, zero en Knife, second by William Long, III, Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018-
(0) opposed and two (2) not voting. question by Steve Denoyer, Jr. Motion 79 for emergency legislation. Motion by
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- carried with fifteen (15) in favor, zero (0) William Long, III, second by Royal Yel-
72 for emergency legislation. Motion by opposed and zero (0) not voting. low Hawk, question by Robert Rattling
Rita Means, second William Long, III, Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- Leaf. Motion carried with ten (10) in fa-
question by Edward Farmer. Motion car- 76 for emergency legislation. Motion by vor, zero (0) opposed and five (5) not
ried with thirteen (13) in favor, zero (0) Kathleen Wooden Knife, second by Wil- voting.
opposed and two (2) not voting. liam Long, III, question by Rita Means. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018-
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- Motion carried with fifteen (15) in favor, 79 supporting the submission of a grant
72 award bid to Rob Curtis Landscaping zero (0) opposed and zero (0) not voting. application to the Department of Justice
at $207,555.00 for five Head Start Cen- Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- SMART for the enhancement of the con-
ters. Motion by Rita Means, second by 76 directing Indian Health Service to tinued registration and notification of sex
Royal Yellow Hawk, question by Edward keep open the present Sioux San Hospital offenders. Motion by William Long, III,
Farmer. Motion carried with fourteen (14) in-patient and emergency room and to second by Royal Yellow Hawk, question
in favor, zero (0) opposed and one (1) not withdraw its notification to congress its by Michael Boltz. Motion carried with
voting. plans to change Sioux San to a clinic and thirteen (13) in favor, zero (0) opposed
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- further to utilize the available funds to and two (2) not voting.
73 for emergency legislation. Motion by build a new hospital. Motion by Kathleen Budget & Finance Committee – Michael
Rita Means, second by Royal Yellow Wooden Knife, second by William Long, Boltz, Chairman
Hawk, question by Edward Farmer. Mo- III, question by Michael Boltz. Motion Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018-
tion carried with fourteen (14) in favor, carried with fourteen (14) in favor, zero 19 for submitting an application for a
zero (0) opposed and one (1) not voting. (0) opposed and one (1) not voting. CTAS grant for a new tribal court.
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- Motion by Michael Boltz, second by
73 to purchase five units from US Toy 77 for emergency legislation. Motion by Royal Yellow Hawk, question by Rita
Constructive Playthings at $104,042.50 Kathleen Wooden Knife, second by Wil- Means. Motion carried with eleven (11)
for five Head Start Centers. Motion by liam Long, III, question by Steve Brave. in favor, zero (0) opposed and four (4)
Rita Means, second by Royal Yellow Motion carried with fourteen (14) in fa- not voting.
Hawk, question by Edward Farmer. Mo- vor, zero (0) opposed and one (1) not Office for Tribal Fair - Budget is for the
tion carried with fifteen (15) in favor, voting. new fair board manager position and ex-
zero (0) opposed and zero (0) not voting. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- penses for the new office, total budget is
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- 77 that the Rosebud, Oglala, and Chey- $41,380.89
74 for emergency legislation. Motion by enne River Sioux Tribes, through RED- Motion to approve the budget for the new
Rita Means, second by Royal Yellow CO, wishes to contract the design, fair board manager and office expenses at
Hawk, question by Edward Farmer. Mo- maintenance and construction of the IHS $41,380.89. Motion by Michael Boltz,
tion carried with fifteen (15) in favor, Sioux San facility in Rapid City, SD, second by Arlene Black Bear, question by
zero (0) opposed and zero (0) not voting. through an IHS PL 93-638 contract. Mo- C. Steve Brave. Motion carried with ten
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- tion by Kathleen Wooden Knife, second (10) in favor, zero (0) opposed and three
74 awarding bid to Cronin Irrigation at @ by Royal Yellow Hawk, question by Ste- (3) not voting.
$24,008.00 for irrigation systems at all ve Brave. Motion carried with fifteen (15) Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018-
Head Start Centers. Motion by Rita in favor, zero (0) opposed and zero (0) 80 for emergency legislation. Motion by
Means, second by Edward Farmer, ques- not voting. Michael Boltz, second by William Long,
tion by Edward Farmer. Motion carried Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- III, question by Arlene Black Bear. Mo-
with fifteen (15) in favor, zero (0) op- 78 for emergency legislation. Motion by tion carried with twelve (12) in favor,
posed and zero (0) not voting. Kathleen Wooden Knife, second by Roy- zero (0) opposed and three (3) not voting.
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- al Yellow Hawk, question by C. Steve Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018-
75 for emergency legislation. Motion by Brave. Motion carried with fourteen (14) 80 setting the rental rate at $45 per square
Kathleen Wooden Knife, second by Wil- in favor, zero z90) opposed and one (1) foot for the new tribal annex office build-
liam Long, III, question by C. Steve not voting. ing. Motion by Michael Boltz, second by
Brave. Motion carried with fourteen (14) Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- William Long, III, question by Richard
in favor, zero (0) opposed and one (1) not 78 with Rosebud, Oglala and Cheyenne Whipple. Motion carried with fifteen (15)
voting. River Sioux Tribes requesting, under 25 in favor, zero (0) opposed and zero (0)
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- USC and 5383(c) (1) (B) and 42 CFR § not voting.
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Treasurer Wayne Boyd distributes finan- voting. chambers.
cial report to the Council. Rita requests to be excused next week Others Present – Secretary Linda L. Mar-
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- Motion to adjourn. Motion by Steve shall, Sergeant-at-Arms Edward Clair-
59 authorizing payment of $17,528.40 out Denoyer, Jr., second by William Long, mont
of WAPA funds to the Solid Waste Pro- III, question by Robert Rattling Leaf. Roll Call – Edward Farmer (present);
gram for 2017 Community Clean Up Motion carried with ten (10) in favor, Russell Eagle Bear (present); Elizabeth
costs. Motion by Michael Boltz, second zero (0) opposed and one (1) not voting. White Pipe (late); C. Steve Brave
by Royal Yellow Hawk, question by Ei- Respectfully submitted, Linda L. Mar- (present); Arlene Black Bear (late); Rita
leen Shot With Two Arrows. Motion car- shall, Secretary, Rosebud Sioux Tribe Means (excused); Royal Yellow Hawk
ried with nine (9) in favor, zero (0) op- (present); Robert Rattling Leaf (excused);
posed and two (2) not voting. Rosebud Sioux Tribal Council Shizue LaPointe (late); Byron Andrews
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- March 21, 2018 (present); Steve Denoyer, Jr. (present);
81 for emergency legislation. Motion by Call to Order – The governance training Eileen Shot With Two Arrows (late);
Michael Boltz, second by William Long, session was call to order by Chairman Rose Stenstrom (present); William Long,
III, question by Kathleen Wooden Knife. William Kindle in the Council chambers. III (present); Kathleen Wooden Knife
Motion carried with nine (9) in favor, Chairman Kindle states whether we get a (present); Lila Kills In Sight (late); Mi-
zero (0) opposed and two (2) not voting. quorum or not, we will proceed with the chael Boltz (late); James Leader Charge
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- governance training and should we get a (present); Richard Whipple (present);
81 approving the cost for the 2018 Com- quorum later, we have will roll call. Lester Kills The Enemy (late). Eleven
munity Clean Up at $151,373.84 and the Officers Present – Vice Chairman Scott (11) present, zero (0) absent, two (2) ex-
cost be split between RST, TLE and Herman, Treasurer Wayne Boyd, Secre- cused, seven (7) late. A quorum is present
SWA with each paying $50,457.95. Mo- tary Linda L. Marshall, Sergeant-at-Arms with which to conduct business.
tion by Rita Means, second by Lester Edward Clairmont Entering Late –
Kills The Enemy, question by Royal Yel- Attendance – Edward Farmer (absent); 10:10 am - Arlene Black Bear
low Hawk. Motion carried with ten (10) Russell Eagle Bear (present); Elizabeth 10:10 am - Lester Kills The Enemy
in favor, zero (0) opposed and one (1) not White Pipe (absent); C. Steve Brave 10:20 am - Michael Boltz
voting. (present); Arlene Black Bear (absent); 10:30 am - Elizabeth White Pipe
Motion to approve the new policy for the Rita Means (excused); Royal Yellow 10:35 am - Eileen Shot With Two Arrows
TELP program. Motion by Michael Hawk (present); Robert Rattling Leaf 10:40 am – Shizue LaPointe
Boltz, second by Kathleen Wooden (present); Shizue LaPointe (absent); By- Requests to be Excused –
Knife, question by Steve Brave. Motion ron Andrews (absent); Steve Denoyer, Jr. Robert Rattling Leaf
carried with eleven (11) in favor, zero (0) (present); Eileen Shot With Two Arrows Rita Means
opposed and zero (0) not voting. (present); Rose Stenstrom (present); Wil- Michael Boltz – will be late
Motion to reconsider and amend Resolu- liam Long, III (present); Kathleen Wood- Elizabeth White Pipe – will be late
tion No. 2017-322 which approves the en Knife (absent); Lila Kills In Sight Lila Kills In Sight – will be late
Retainer Agreement with Robins, Kaplan, (absent); Michael Boltz (present); James Invocation – Philmon Two Eagle, Direc-
LLP, for legal representation in prosecut- Leader Charge (present); Richard Whip- tor of the Treaty Office
ing claims against the distributors of opi- ple (absent); Lester Kills The Enemy Flag Song – Royal Yellow Hawk
oid prescription drugs and is amended to (absent). Agenda –
include the RST Administrative/In-House Requests to be Excused – REDCO – Proposed Winner Casino
Attorney in all court notices, court filings Rita Means – prison liaison work Tate Win Means, SD Attorney General
and development of facts to support the Elizabeth White Pipe – TIBC meeting in Candidate
lawsuit from tribal resources and that the DC Enrollment
Client agrees to pay the firm 20% of total Kathleen Wooden Knife – TIBC meeting Treaty
recovery but if there is no recovery there in DC REDCO – Wizipan Little Elk
will be no obligation of the Client to pay Others Present – Matt Kallappa, BIA Of- Shizue LaPointe – Ideal Community went
attorney fees or costs to the firm. Motion fice of Self-Governance; Leann Beardt, on record supporting the casino.
by William Long, III, second by Michael Rosebud Agency Superintendent; Andrea Elizabeth White Pipe – Bull Creek Com-
Boltz, question by Steve Brave. Motion Waln, Rosebud Agency Tribal Govern- munity went on record supporting the
carried with eleven (11) in favor, zero (0) ment Officer. casino.
opposed and zero (0) not voting. Invocation – Russell Eagle Bear Steve Denoyer, Jr. – Stated he took this to
Motion to reconsider and amend Resolu- Agenda – Self-Governance Training Okreek but did not report result.
tion No. 2017-184. Motion by William Training was provided by Matt Kallappa Motion that we allow the process to move
Long, III, second by Michael Boltz, ques- Respectfully submitted, Linda L. Mar- forward with REDCO handling the plan-
tion by Rita Means. Motion carried with shall, Secretary, Rosebud Sioux Tribe ning stages for the Winner Casino. Mo-
ten (10) in favor, zero (0) opposed and tion by Steve Denoyer, Jr., second by
one (1) not voting. Rosebud Sioux Tribal Council William Long, III, question by C. Steve
Motion to approve travel for Rita Means. March 23, 2018 Brave. Roll Call Vote requested by Shi-
Motion by Rita Means, second by Wil- Call to Order – 10:05 am – The special zue LaPointe: Edward Farmer (yes); Rus-
liam Long, III, question by C. Steve meeting of the Rosebud Sioux Tribal sell Eagle Bear (yes); Elizabeth White
Brave. Motion carried with eleven (11) in Council was called to order by Vice Pipe (yes); C. Steve Brave (yes); Arlene
favor, zero (0) opposed and zero (0) not Chairman Scott Herman in the Council Black Bear (yes); Rita Means (absent);
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Royal Yellow Hawk (yes); Robert Rat- Mitigating The Methamphetamine Epi- 1. 10:20 am – Lester Kills The
tling Leaf (absent); Shizue LaPointe demic and Promoting Tribal Health Act. Enemy
(yes); Byron Andrews (yes); Steve Motion by Kathleen Wooden Knife, sec- 2. 10:22 am – William Long, III
Denoyer, Jr. (yes); Eileen Shot With Two ond by James Leader Charge, question by 3. 10:35 am – Lila Kills In Sight
Arrows (yes); Rose Stenstrom (yes); Wil- Steve Denoyer, Jr. Motion carried with 4. 10:45 am – Michael Boltz
liam Long, III (yes); Kathleen Wooden twelve (12) in favor, zero (0) opposed and Invocation – Russell Eagle Bear
Knife (yes); Lila Kills In Sight (absent); zero (0) not voting. Flag Song – Royal Yellow Hawk
Michael Boltz (yes); James Leader Motion to approve travel for the Health Requests to be excused –
Charge (yes); Richard Whipple (yes); Board to attend the Great Plains Tribal 1. Byron Andrews – bereavement
Lester Kills The Enemy (yes). Motion Chairmen’s Health Board meeting in 2. Rose Stenstrom – medical
carried with seventeen (17) in favor, zero Rapid City, SD, next week. Motion by 3. Elizabeth White Pipe – travel –
(0) opposed, zero (0) abstaining, three Kathleen Wooden Knife, second by GPTCHB mtg – Rapid City, SD – Sioux
(absent). Lester Kills The Enemy, question by San
Chairman Kindle will schedule a special James Leader Charge. Motion carried 4. Kathleen Wooden Knife – travel
meeting two weeks from now at which with twelve (12) in favor, zero (0) op- – GPTCHB mtg – Rapid City, SD –
time REDCO will return with plans to posed and zero (0) not voting. Sioux San
present to Council for approval. Motion to approve reimbursement to 5. Lester Kills The Enemy – will
12:12 pm – Lunch break Elizabeth White Pipe for attending the be late
1:30 pm – Vice Chairman Scott Herman law symposium in Vermillion. 6. Steve Brave – will be late
calls the meeting back into session with a Motion by Kathleen Wooden Knife, sec- 7. Lila Kills In Sight – will be late
quorum present. ond by William Long, III, question by Motion to approve the requests to be ex-
SD US Attorney Candidate – Royal Yel- Lester Kills The Enemy. Motion carried cused. Motion by Rita Means, second by
low Hawk informed Council Tate Win with fifteen (15) in favor, zero (0) op- Royal Yellow Hawk, question by Shizue
Means can’t make it this afternoon, but posed and zero (0) not voting. LaPointe. Motion carried with twelve
would like to attend meeting on March Motion to adjourn. Motion by James (12) in favor, zero (0) opposed and one
28, 2018. Leader Charge, second by Kathleen (1) not voting.
TREATY COUNCIL - Philmon Two Wooden Knife, question by William Agenda –
Eagle presented resolution for approval. Long, III. Motion carried with fifteen (15) • Tatewin Means – SD State At-
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- in favor, zero (0) opposed and zero (0) torney General Candidate
83 as emergency legislation. Motion by not voting. • Totes Waln – Youth Affairs
Lester Kills The Enemy, second by Royal Respectfully submitted, Linda L. Mar- • Tribal Ranch – 1:30 pm – audit
Yellow Hawk, question by James Leader shall, Secretary, Rosebud Sioux Tribe • Gaming
Charge. The motion carried with a vote • Casino
of eight (8) in favor, zero (0) opposed and Rosebud Sioux Tribal Council • REDCO
three (3) not voting. March 28, 2018 • Budget & Finance Committee –
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- Call to Order – 10:14 am – The special Resolutions
83 approving a donation of buffalo and meeting of the Rosebud Sioux Tribal SD State Attorney General Candidate –
funds for commemoration activities of the Council was called to order by Chairman Tatewin Means
150th Anniversary of Ft. Laramie Treaty William Kindle in the Council chambers. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018-
of 1851 and 1868 activities at Ft. Officers Present – Vice Chairman Scott 85 as emergency legislation. Motion by
Laramie, Wyoming. Motion by Lester Herman, Secretary Linda L. Marshall, Edward Farmer, second by Steve Denoy-
Kills The Enemy, second by Royal Yel- Sergeant-at-Arms Edward Clairmont. er, Jr., question by Shizue LaPointe. Mo-
low Hawk…. tabled Roll Call – Edward Farmer (present); tion carried with fourteen (14) in favor,
Motion to table Resolution No. 2018-83. Russell Eagle Bear (present); Elizabeth zero (0) opposed and zero (0) not voting.
Motion by Kathleen Wooden Knife, sec- White Pipe (excused); C. Steve Brave Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018-
ond by Richard Whipple, question by (present); Arlene Black Bear (present); 85 supporting Tatewin Means as candi-
Shizue LaPointe. Motion carried with Rita Means (present); Royal Yellow date for South Dakota State Attorney
eight (8) in favor, four (4) opposed, two Hawk (present); Robert Rattling Leaf General. Motion by Edward Farmer, sec-
(2) not voting. (present); Shizue LaPointe (present); By- ond by Steve Denoyer, Jr., question by
Treaty Council is advised to develop a ron Andrews (excused); Steve Denoyer, James Leader Charge. Motion carried
more detailed budget, present to Budget Jr. (present); Eileen Shot With Two Ar- with fourteen (14) in favor, zero (0) op-
& Finance who can identify where the rows (present); Rose Stenstrom posed and zero (0) not voting.
funds can be appropriated from and return (excused); William Long, III (late); Kath- Totes Waln – Youth
to Council for approval. leen Wooden Knife (excused); Lila Kills Totes Waln addresses the Council about
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- In Sight (late); Michael Boltz (late); concerns by, for and about the youth of
84 as emergency legislation. Motion by James Leader Charge (present); Richard our tribe.
Kathleen Wooden Knife, second by Mi- Whipple (present); Lester Kills The Ene- Clay – skate park for the reservation
chael Boltz, question by C. Steve Brave. my (late). Twelve (12) present, zero (0) Gaming – Todd Hay, Director
Motion carried with twelve (12) in favor, absent, four (4) excused, four (4) late. A Presented March 2018 report.
zero (0) opposed and zero (0) not voting. quorum is present with which to conduct 11:47 am – Chair declares executive ses-
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- business. sion.
84 supporting the passage of S. 2270, The Entering Late – 12:34 am – Chair declares Council out of
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Executive session. Motion to approve Resolution No 2018- Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018-
Motion to approve the March 2018 Gam- 87 which approves the Early Head Start 83 approving a donation of buffalo and
ing Report. Motion by Rita Means, sec- Funding Grant application for 2018-2019 funds for commemoration activities of the
ond by Royal Yellow Hawk, question by school year. Motion by Rita Means, sec- 150th Anniversary of Ft. Laramie Treaty
Robert Rattling Leaf. Motion carried with ond by Robert Rattling Leaf, question by of 1851 and 1868 activities at Ft.
fifteen (15) in favor, zero (0) opposed and James Leader Charge. Motion carried Laramie, Wyoming. Motion by Lester
one (1) not voting. with thirteen (13) in favor, zero (0) op- Kills The Enemy, second by Royal Yel-
Chairman calls meeting back in session at posed and zero (0) not voting. low Hawk…. tabled
1:30 p.m. SNETP – Lauri Bordeaux Motion to table Resolution No. 2018-83.
RST Ranch – Donna Denker was present Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- Motion by Kathleen Wooden Knife, sec-
to give report on audit. 88 as emergency legislation. Motion by ond by Richard Whipple, question by
• Discussion on unpaid leases Rita Means, second by James Leader Shizue LaPointe. Motion carried with
owed to the Tribe. Charge, question by Michael Boltz. Mo- eight (8) in favor, four (4) opposed, two
• Kim Cook announced they have tion carried with eleven (11) in favor, (2) not voting.
collected on all their leases by 2017. zero (0) opposed and two (2) not voting. Treaty Council is advised to develop a
• 1099’s should be issued for Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- more detailed budget, present to Budget
2014, 15 & 16 to employees who re- 88 which approves SNETP to administer & Finance who can identify where the
ceived checks. the new youth program. Motion by Rita funds can be appropriated from and return
• Delinquent lease payments, Means, second by Robert Rattling Leaf, to Council for approval.
Mike suggest delinquent lease payment question by C. Steve Brave. Motion car- Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018-
were agreed upon with Council and ried with a vote of twelve (12) in favor, 84 as emergency legislation. Motion by
$150,000 was agreed upon settlement zero (0) opposed and one (1) not voting. Kathleen Wooden Knife, second by Mi-
payment. Motion to approve 2018-89 as emergency chael Boltz, question by C. Steve Brave.
• Is the Council going to accept legislation. Motion by Michael Boltz, Motion carried with twelve (12) in favor,
the donation payment of $50,000 as pay- second by James Leader Charge, question zero (0) opposed and zero (0) not voting.
ment toward leases? by Royal Yellow Hawk. Motion carried Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018-
Motion to acknowledge receipt and with twelve (12) in favor, zero (0) op- 84 supporting the passage of S. 2270, The
presentation of 2016 audit Report for the posed and one (1) not voting. Mitigating The Methamphetamine Epi-
RST Tribal Ranch. Motion by Michael Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- demic and Promoting Tribal Health Act.
Boltz, second by Rita, question by Ed- 89 amending the FY-2018 General Ac- Motion by Kathleen Wooden Knife, sec-
ward Farmer. Motion carried with thir- count budget. Motion by Michael Boltz, ond by James Leader Charge, question by
teen (13) in favor, zero (0) opposed and second by Steve Denoyer, Jr., question by Steve Denoyer, Jr. Motion carried with
zero (0) not voting. James Leader Charge. Motion carried twelve (12) in favor, zero (0) opposed and
Motion that the Council acknowledge with twelve (12) in favor, zero (0) op- zero (0) not voting.
these two payments in the amount of posed and one (1) not voting. Motion to approve travel for the Health
$50,000.00 as credit to the delinquent Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- Board to attend the Great Plains Tribal
leases. Motion by Michael Boltz, second 90 as emergency legislation. Motion by Chairmen’s Health Board meeting in
by Edward Farmer, question by Rita Michael Boltz, second by Royal Yellow Rapid City, SD, next week. Motion by
Means. The motion was defeated with Hawk, question by James Leader Charge. Kathleen Wooden Knife, second by
four (4) in favor, eight (8) opposed and Motion carried with eleven (11) in favor, Lester Kills The Enemy, question by
one (1) not voting. zero (0) opposed and two (2) not voting. James Leader Charge. Motion carried
Head Start Resolutions - Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- with twelve (12) in favor, zero (0) op-
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- 90 authorizing RST Forestry to pay Bes- posed and zero (0) not voting.
86 as emergency legislation. Motion by sey Nursery for seedlings. Motion by Motion to approve reimbursement to
Rita Means, second by Eileen Shot With Michael Boltz, second by James Leader Elizabeth White Pipe for attending the
Two Arrows, question by Royal Yellow Charge, question by Royal Yellow Hawk. law symposium in Vermillion.
Hawk. The motion carried with a vote of Motion carried with eleven (11) in favor, Motion by Kathleen Wooden Knife, sec-
thirteen (13) in favor, zero (0) opposed zero (0) opposed and two (2) not voting. ond by William Long, III, question by
and 0 not voting. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- Lester Kills The Enemy. Motion carried
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- 91 as emergency legislation. Motion by with fifteen (15) in favor, zero (0) op-
86 approving 2018-2019 Head Start grant Russell Eagle Bear, second by James posed and zero (0) not voting.
application. Motion by Rita Means, sec- Leader Charge, question by Michael Motion to adjourn. Motion by James
ond by C. Steve Brave, question by Mi- Boltz. Motion carried with twelve (12) in Leader Charge, second by Kathleen
chael Boltz. The motion carried with a favor, zero (0) opposed and one (1) not Wooden Knife, question by William
vote of thirteen (13) in favor, zero (0) voting. Long, III. Motion carried with fifteen (15)
opposed and zero (0) not voting. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- in favor, zero (0) opposed and zero (0)
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018- 83 as emergency legislation. Motion by not voting.
87 as emergency legislation. Motion by Lester Kills The Enemy, second by Royal Respectfully submitted, Linda L. Mar-
Rita Means, second by James Leader Yellow Hawk, question by James Leader shall, Secretary, Rosebud Sioux Tribe
Charge, question by Royal Yellow Hawk. Charge. The motion carried with a vote
Motion carried with thirteen (13) in favor, of eight (8) in favor, zero (0) opposed and
zero (0) opposed and zero (0) not voting. three (3) not voting.
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