FROM: Jerilyn Johnson, Council Secretary

DATE: Wednesday, February 6, 2008

On Tuesday, February 5, 2008, the Stockbridge-Munsee Tribal Council held a Regular Tribal Council Meeting and at that time the following motions were made and carried:

APPROVAL OF AGENDA-

Motion by Scott R. Vele to approve the agenda of February 5, 2008, as presented.

Seconded by Jolene Bowman. Motion carried.

MEETING MINUTES-

Motion by Scott R. Vele to approve the Regular Tribal Council meeting minutes of Tuesday, January 15, 2008.

Seconded by Terrie K. Terrio. Motion carried.

TRIBAL FINANCIALS FOR DECEMBER 2008-

Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to post the December 2008 Tribal Financials.

Seconded by Shannon Holsey. Motion carried.

Motion by Scott R. Vele to go into Executive Session.

Seconded by Terrie K. Terrio. Motion carried at 5:05 PM.

Motion by Scott R. Vele to come out of Executive Session.

Seconded by Shannon Holsey. Motion carried at 6:08 PM.

While in Executive Session discussion was held on a couple of contractual issues for the New Casino Project.

Motion by Scott R. Vele to deny the request for change order as requested by Alliance Partners for the new casino project.

Seconded by Terrie K. Terrio. Motion carried.

Motion by Scott R. Vele to authorize Alliance Partners to negotiation with the vendors for the inspection services for the new casino project and bring the best negotiated contract back for the President’s signature.

Seconded by Sterling Schreiber. Motion carried.

VIERBICHER CONTRACT AMENDMENT-Bridget Swanke

Tabled.

AMENDED AG LEASE FOR LEE DAVIDS-Bridget Swanke

Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to approve the amended agricultural use permit for Lee Davids, allowing to grow a rotation of cash crop corn and soybeans instead of solely growing cash crop corn during the term of the permit.

Seconded by Scott R. Vele. Motion carried.

BIDS FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH REMODEL-N. Miller Korth/B. Welch

Motion by Scott R. Vele to accept the recommendation of the Health Director to award the Behavioral Health Remodel at the Stockbridge-Munsee Behavioral Health and Wellness Center, to award that to the lowest bid not to exceed $8439.00 to Felts Construction for the President’s signature.

Seconded by Terrie K. Terrio. Motion carried.

LAND TO TRUST BARTELME II-Leah Miller

Motion by Scott R. Vele to approve the amended addendums to the resolution to the Bartelme II Land to Trust Application, which is by resolution 019-08, for the President’s signature.

Seconded by Terrie K. Terrio. Motion carried.

TRIBAL ADMINISTRATOR’S MONTHLY REPORT FOR DEC-L. Katchenago

Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to accept the Tribal Administrator’s monthly report for December 2007.

Seconded by

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE HISTORIC PRESERVATION GRANT-S. Davids

Motion by Jolene Bowman to adopt resolution number 020-08, Be It Further Resolved that the Stockbridge-Munsee Tribal Council does commit the amount of the cost of the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer’s salary and fringe benefits associated with this work as an in-kind contribution in the amount of $756.00 and the purchase of the software for the GIS/Database in the cash amount of $600.00, the Tribal Contribution is $1356.00.

Seconded by Shannon Holsey. Motion carried.

ELDERLY BUS BIDS-Linda Katchenago

Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to go with Nelson Bus Service and Co. in the amount of $46,860.00 for the purchase of the Elderly Bus.

Seconded by Shannon Holsey.

Roll Call: Terrie yes, Jolene yes, Sterling yes, Shan yes and Scott no.

Motion carried.

TITLE VI PROGRAM SPONSORSHIP REQUEST-Linda Katchenago

No action taken at this time.

RESOLUTION: HOME CONVEYANCE-

Motion by Scott R. Vele to authorize the President to sign resolution number 021-08, which is a conveyance of tenant number 062.01 to Carl Miller.

Seconded by Terrie K. Terrio. Motion carried.

SENIOR BANQUET POLICY-Roberta Moede/Jay Hill

Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to approve the Senior Banquet Policy with the change in number 3, to read students who wish to participate must submit an application to the SM Education Department by March 1^st and cross out including proof of graduation.

Seconded by Shannon Holsey. Motion carried.

APPOINTMENT OF EDUCATION BOARD STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE-

Motion by Scott R. Vele to go along with the Education Board request to appoint Courtney Miller as the student representative to serve on the Education Board until the 2008 Tribal Elections.

Seconded by Terrie K. Terrio. Motion carried.

Since the student has recently graduated, the item will be sent back to the board for clarification.

No action taken at this time, the discussion will resume after Open Agenda.

Wondering if the Council would like to contribute to the Homework Help Club at the Bowler School, transportation needs.
This item will be brought back at the next regular meeting.

Joe Miller-

Questioning whether or not the Family Center picks kids up at school and drops them yet.

Andi Weber-

Wondering why the Tribe was not paying the registration fees like they have done in the past for the Indigenous Games, the cost is $170.00.

Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to approve $2,275.00 to come out of donations for registration for the Indigenous Games for the 13 youth, documentation will be provided to the Treasurer on how that will be paid out.

Seconded by Jolene Bowman.

Roll Call: Terrie yes, Jolene yes, Sterling abstain, Shan yes and Scott abstain.

Motion carried.

Joe Miller-

Questions on other people being told that no action can be taken out of Open Agenda, he would like clarification so their can be consistency of these matters. Also wondering if now precedence has been set for others seeking action in Open Agenda. Joe read an excerpt from the Mohican Nation Employer Philosophy.

BethAnn Molkentin-

Discussion on an employee from MIS being reprimanded for using the employee email for a mass mailing for fundraising for NAIG.

Tara Miller-

Wondering where the sense of community has gone. An employee being fired for helping out during a funeral in the community.

No action taken at this time, the item will be brought back to the next agenda.

FORESTRY MEETING MINUTES-Jeff Vele, Sr.

Motion by Scott R. Vele to go along with the Forestry Committee’s recommendation of December 19, 2007, which is to approve the sale of the Leak Hill sale, Section 21, Township of Bartelme.

Seconded by Terrie K. Terrio. Motion carried.

Motion by Scott R. Vele to go along with the Forestry Committee’s recommendation of December 19, 2007, which is to approve the sale of the Cherry Hill sale, Section 8 & 9, Township of Red Springs.

Seconded by Terrie K. Terrio. Motion carried.

Motion by Jolene Bowman to appoint Jeff Vele, Sr., Leonard Welch, Sr., Steve Davids to the Forestry Committee and to post for the one position.

Seconded by Terrie K. Terrio. Motion carried.

EXECUTIVE SESSION-

Motion by Scott R. Vele to go into Executive Session.

Seconded by Terrie K. Terrio. Motion carried at 7:32 PM.

Motion by Scott R. Vele to come out of Executive Session.

Seconded by Terrie K. Terrio. Motion carried at 7:49 PM.

While in Executive Session the Council was unable to take up the Enrollment Minutes.

ADJOURNMENT-

Motion by Scott R. Vele to adjourn.

Seconded by Terrie K. Terrio. Motion carried at 7:50 PM.