April 2014 Open Meeting Summary 04042014
Tribal Open Meeting Summary 4/4/2014 held at the Tribal Office in Aynor, SC
CoC Scott, CM’s Dalton, Homer, Susan, Robert, and John present.
March Minutes read.
Dalton motioned to accept; Robert seconded
Homer-yes, Susan-yes, John-yes, Dalton-yes, Scott-yes
Financial Report: Michelle (from Alan’s email)
General Fund
Deposits: $236.00 Debits: $392.25 Balance: $14269.13
Building Fund
Deposits: $25.00 Debits: $0.00 Balance: $480.00
Online Votes
Sell boat motor to Mark A for $200
Homer-yes, Susan-yes, John-yes, Dalton-yes, Scott-yes
Motor sold As-is
Receipt emailed to Mark
Old Business
Inactive Membership List
Dalton motioned to remove from ID #336 & 307 on Monthly Report Query dated 3/7/14
Homer seconded
Homer-yes, Susan-yes, John-yes, Dalton-yes, Scott-yes
1-year Associate Members to update
Ray Ammons
Sean Strickland
Michele L. Ammons
Dalton motioned to update these to full memberships since they have worked at the Pauwau & attended meetings
Homer seconded
Homer-yes, Susan-yes, John-yes, Dalton-yes, Scott-yes
2nd Chief Cheryl suggested doing these prior to the open meeting
Old Business List
B&G
Rake, pitchfork, RoundUp purchased
Dalton motioned; Homer seconded to reimburse full amount
$116.87 Check 1566
A&C
Scott read Carol Ann’s email & Program Committee Resolution to meeting (stating 4 votes carry the issue)
Homer said it was first time he had seen the letter, possibly due to his own email issues
John worried about discouraging A&C
People willing to reform committee as voting members: Becky, Robert, Susan, 2nd Chief Phil
Susan motioned; Robert seconded
Homer-yes, Susan-yes, John-yes, Dalton-yes, Scott-yes
Moving Bank Accounts
Given choices in area, HCSB is best bet
Dalton motioned to switch to HCSB; Homer seconded
Homer-yes, Susan-yes, John-yes, Dalton-yes, Scott-yes
New Business
Committee Reports
Grants: Michelle
Waiting on SCAC notification
B&G: John
Cemetery maintained
Thanks to Wayne, Donnie, Jameson (?)
Water under office- need French drains; approx. cost: $700
Cool seal: $500
To level: roughly 1.5” from center
Be ready to do other repairs at same time
Budget: $1700 for 4 projects
John motioned; Dalton seconded
Homer-yes, Susan-yes, John-yes, Dalton-yes, Scott-yes
Tractor needs new tires or 1 decent used tire
Spring trimmer & brush blades
John motioned to purchase spring trimmer for $375 or less
Dalton seconded
Homer-yes, Susan-yes, John-yes, Dalton-yes, Scott-yes
Cemetery: need narrow riding mower or look into yard service
John motioned to appoint Neal to B&G Committee
Dalton seconded
Homer-yes, Susan-yes, John-yes, Dalton-yes, Scott-yes
PW: 2nd Chief Cheryl
Had meeting 3/12
2014 camping form reflects gate charges
Budget: removed some items
Timeline: contracts are ready to go out
Billboard quote from last month was a nonprofit price
Ad sales: we need volunteers to help
Show past books to businesses
Fundraiser 4/26: Socastee Heritage Festival Event
Request donations for past program & coloring books
Ronnie Floyd w/ tipi, Trevor will dance
Vend items for fundraising (not food)
Chief Hatcher: would like Rick H to go work with Ronnie
Rick H agreed to go
In-kind donations: Water, paper products, etc… accepted
Chief Hatcher: do we give them anything for donations?
Mark A: can we get a banner made in time for PW?
Chief Hatcher: can check Pepsi
Next meeting: 4/9 @ Ryan’s
Fuel Receipt: $46.65 Check 1567
Homer motioned; John seconded
Homer-yes, Susan-yes, John-yes, Dalton-yes, Scott-yes
Res J-HH-03-07-1014-001: Appointment of Council of Elders as Tribe’s Election Officials: 2nd Reading
Will replace SB-10-01-2010-001
Chief Hatcher
GSW&S recommends septic tank & would write letter to do it
$3700 w/ $190 down, finance rest over 17 years
Dalton motioned; Homer seconded to start project with pump
Homer-yes, Susan-yes, John-yes, Dalton-yes, Scott-yes
Need policy on letters of intent (formal date to get them in)
Mud pile on road: they may get us gravel; may be up to us
John A: Prison program: if interested in talking about cultural things, let him know
Honorary members- need to find out if they have right to sue outside tribal court
Letter from 2nd Chief Cheryl to member read in meeting
Honorary member application
Sponsored by Susan
Bettina Glatz-Kremsner
Homer: concerned about who we’re letting into tribe
Dalton seconded
Homer-yes, Susan-yes, John-yes, Dalton-yes, Scott-yes
Justin Ammons & Glen T’s son- waive fee & expedite it
Susan: provided they get application in by next meeting
Dalton motioned; Susan seconded
Homer-yes, Susan-yes, John-yes, Dalton-yes, Scott-yes
Investment Business
Bingo
2 types
1 license per 501 (c)(3)
Would create jobs with tribal preference
Need to reimburse Susan for choker we gave visitors
Scott approved $50.00 Check 1568
Letters of Intent: send to Susan to put in newsletter
HB4360 sitting in committee; S611 passed senate
Would stop formation of new tribal groups
CMA meeting: tried to reverse S611 stance
Only had 1 tribal leader there at the time
Say they will try to pull it, but they weren’t the ones who introduced it
Drum finished now
Dalton motioned to close the meeting; Susan seconded.
Meeting adjourned 9:00 pm.
Respectfully submitted by Michelle Hatcher on 4/28/14 at 3:15 am.