September 2011 Open Meeting Summary 09022011
Tribal Open Meeting Summary 9/02/2011 held at the Tribal Office in Aynor, SC
1. CoC Scott and CM's Neal, Robert, Homer, & Dalton present.
2. August minutes read.
a. Dalton motioned to accept; Neal seconded
b. Homer-yes, Neal-yes, Robert-yes, Dalton-yes, Scott-yes
3. Financial Report: 2nd Chief Iris
a. $12,570 in bank
4. Online Votes
a. Wheel: Homer-yes, Neal-yes, Robert-yes, Dalton-yes, Scott-yes, [Jeanie-yes]
b. Grass Seed up to $300
1. Neal motioned; Homer seconded
2. Homer-yes, Neal-yes, Robert-yes, Dalton-yes, Scott-yes
c. Pond- Current discussion (not online)
1. Discussion over nature attraction or trap
2. Homer motioned to fill; Dalton seconded
3. Homer-yes, Neal-no, Robert-no, Dalton-yes, Scott-yes
5. Committee Reports
a. Grants: Michelle
1. Check our Facebook page for Fourstar link- $1000 chance each month
b. Building & Grounds: Neal
1. first of year- grass
2. more dirt and bushes
c. Arts & Crafts: Dalton
1. Committee is deciding how to deal with Webb & associates
1. same as all other members
2. probably a pauwau booth, but undecided
d. Pauwau: Michelle
1. We had 2 voting members resign & need Council to appoint 2 more
2. Michelle was made Chair
3. Budget needs to be approved: $11,106
a. Dalton motioned; Robert seconded
b. Homer-yes, Neal-yes, Robert-yes, Dalton-yes, Scott-yes
4. Copy of fliers and ad prices given to everyone
5. Program Book
a. Governing Body- if you want a different picture, send it to Susan
b. Judge Bernie requested more Veterans program material in book
c. Donnie: Goodson Construction Co. should go in book
d. Council approved material currently in book
6. Donnie will get golf cart & return it
6. Resolutions
a. DH-07-08-2011-001: Tribal Newsletter Costs & Delivery Methods: 3rd reading
1. Dalton motioned; Robert seconded
2. Homer-yes, Neal-yes, Robert-yes, Dalton-yes, Scott-yes
b. SB-07008-2011-001: Tribal Secretary 2011 Budget Proposal: 3rd Reading
1. Dalton motioned; Homer seconded
2. Homer-yes, Neal-yes, Robert-yes, Dalton-yes, Scott-yes
c. DH-09-02-2011-001: Amendments to Modify Tribal Council Voting & Attendance: 1st Reading
1. Received an Exception to Policy from Chief Hatcher via phone
2. Robert motioned; Homer seconded
3. Homer-yes, Neal-yes, Robert-yes, Dalton-yes, Scott-yes
d. SB-09-02-2011-01: Tribal Constable Appointments: 1st Reading
1. Judge Bernie: they will have to be bonded
2. Homer: is there a meeting attendance requirement?
7. Membership Files
a. Darin Sutton
1. Vote is pending paperwork
2. Neal motioned; Homer seconded
3. Homer-yes, Neal-yes, Robert-yes, Dalton-yes, Scott-yes
8. Notes from 2nd Chief Susan
a. Letters of intent due
b. Jobs Seminar 9/17
9. Upcoming Events
a. Ongoing-11/12: First People of the Backcountry Exhibit @ Spartanburg Museum
b. Spring 2012 GWU Native American Political Leadership Program
10. Homer
a. Donnie's trailer needs floor
1. Neal: get with Wayne on materials & refloor
2. Homer motioned to buy supplies
b. stench coming from duct work
c. 2nd Chief Iris: decks need done: pulled a nail out
11. Donnie's Receipts
a. $69.30 for food: Check 1340
b. $153.76 for gas: Check 1341
c. $2.48 for grease from Rabon's: Check 1342
Robert motioned to close the meeting; Neal seconded.
Meeting adjourned 8:21 pm.
Respectfully submitted by Michelle Hatcher on 9/28/11 at 4:40 am.