October 2008 Open Meeting Summary 10082008
Tribal Open Meeting Summary 10/8/2008 held at the Tribal Office in Aynor
Meeting called to order at 6:55pm.
Election Results
4-year Council Seats: Robert Benton, Homer Johnson, Dalton Hatcher, Richia Powell
2-year Council Seat: Wayne Turner
Chief: Harold Buster Hatcher
All to be sworn in during the December open meeting
CMA meeting held 10/10 in Columbia
CMA went in to executive session to deliberate on honoring our request (letting internal tribal affairs be handled by the tribe)
PO Box
Motion made to change letterhead and put the new PO Box number on it
Voted on and passed unanimously
Committee Resolution- Second reading done
Financial Report
Both accounts have positive funds
Motion made to treat the People’s Alliance account the same as the main account
Chief and CoC can authorize up to $50 in a purchase without Council approval
Voted on and passed unanimously
Judge Bernie Hamilton requested either a separate account for the judicial branch
Second Chief Iris Ewing can show a judicial itemization on the financial report of the main account
Tabled for now
Online votes reaffirmed
Concerning ballots that were faxed or hand-delivered: carried
Pau Wau Committee
Currently had 2 meetings and 1 work day
All RV spots taken
Pipe still needs fixed from previous work day
Linda Atkinson said Cheryl Seivers said Boy Scouts will come to the pau wau this year and assist with trash
Rodlyn Atkinson mentioned that Pepsi will allow you to use their trailers for free but unsure of drinks
Michelle Hatcher to contact Pepsi to see about donation of drinks and ad
Elder Chief Harold Hatcher and Linda Atkinson submitted a pau wau budget of $8,250
Budget does not include sale of tickets or items
Voted on and passed unanimously
Arts certifications still needed by some
Constitutional Changes
Some passed; a couple failed
Must be careful about wording
Judge Bernie Hamilton also mentioned consider federal/state recognition when making changes
Must make a political statement and not allow splinter group members of any group to be recognized in our fire circle, dance raffle, etc…
Feathers to be made
Veteran’s feathers (for sale $2.50), Council feathers, Judge feathers
Judge Bernie Hamilton suggested filing an injunction against James Webb et al for the money they took to fund their own pau wau
Sandy Cox filed a complaint against Judge Mayers (spelling?)
Judge Bernie Hamilton suggested investing in a $99 outdoor light/ video camera
Cemetery is not being ignored; grounds will be cut once land is dry again
New Council to participate in practice exercises with Elder Chief Hatcher, Judge Bernie Hamilton, and older Council members
Help prepare them for their position and make them aware of state and federal laws that affect us
New membership applications were submitted
7 were voted on and passed unanimously
Some need further investigation
Meeting adjourned at 8:56pm.
Respectfully submitted by Michelle Hatcher on 10/11/2008 at 10:39pm