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.

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