July 2017 Open Meeting Summary
Tribal Open Meeting Summary 7/14/2017 held at the Tribal Office in Aynor, SC
CM’s John, Mark, Dalton, and Susan present. CM Dalton served as ACoC for Rick.
June minutes read
John motioned to accept; Mark seconded
Susan-abstain, John-yes, Mark-yes, Dalton-yes
Financial Report
General Fund: $9143.49
Building Fund: $1286.27
Cemetery Fund: $531.26
Online Votes
6/3 PW Budget Amended to Include JAbrams’ lodging
Susan-yes, John-yes, Mark-yes, Dalton-yes
Old Business
Vice Chief Proposal
Makes 2C Cheryl Vice Chief (senior 2C according to newest constitution)
Mark-yes, John-yes, Susan-yes, Dalton-yes
Check constitution for number of 2C’s allowed and fix it if not specified
Open Elders’ Positions
Ronnie H discussion stalled
Dalton: should be done through open meeting so we can ask questions
Vote is open to confirm him
John: currently, elders put up a list, we vetoed their first selection, and need to figure out how to move forward
What is the protocol for Ronnie?
Dalton: we can table it until he shows up
Mark motioned to table vote on Ronnie H; ? seconded
Mark-yes, John-yes, Susan-yes, Dalton-yes
John to call Ronnie and get him to come to next meeting
Cemetery Encroachment
Chief Hatcher: think we will have resolution: read email from attorney
They are going to make sure we have 2 acres
Roof Case
Chief Hatcher: we will probably lose it; can’t find him & the law can’t ask for ID when they go out to serve him
To go further, we would need to refile because of deadline
John: could we bump up the amount if we refiled?
Chief Hatcher: probably not since we asked for max
Can also check with the PI
New Business
Chamber of Commerce (Aynor): defunct now; going to talk with Keb Johnson & Mr. Dean about setting one up for this area
Elder Doug: when you pay $50, is that for the year?
Dalton:yes
John: how could it benefit us?
Dalton: ads- the tribe could get some of that revenue
We could ensure that the Pauwau is funded (or mostly funded)
Michelle: in the dues price, you could include ad prices, PW costs
John Turner: Attendance Proposal
John read his proposal aloud
Chief Hatcher: every elected person takes an oath; do you really need more than that?
John: there is nothing specified in the constitution or policy letters
Chief Hatcher: you’re elected by the tribe; to impose standards on a sitting Council now is wrong
If you think someone’s not doing their job, have CoC send them a letter and ask them to resign
Who keeps count of absences and who decides what constitutes an authorized absence?
Dalton: I’d just go by the numbers; Council member names are put at the top of the minutes list; we can add Elders, 2C, etc too
Susan: I’ve already missed 2 meetings, so if I miss 1 more, you’re going to can me?
John: did you tell us ahead of time? Then there’s not a problem
Dalton: I take issue with notice; this would require 3 readings
Chief Hatcher: it imposes on the entire governing body
Dalton: Elders & Judges can force a revote & tell us it’s unconstitutional
Mark: look at US Senate: they don’t even have to go the floor
You can’t impose your will on volunteers
John: I personally feel I wouldn’t be a part of Tribal Council without being here
Chief Hatcher: should make it a requirement ahead of time when they run so they will better know some rules to follow
Can’t eliminate someone just because you don’t like them
Elder Dan: show them the oath
Dalton: can change this from a binding proposal to guideline
None of the titles are honorary titles; they are working titles
Fuel Receipts
$43.87 Check 582
Mark-yes, John-yes, Susan-yes, Dalton-yes
Committee Reports
Arts & Crafts: Susan
Nothing to report
Grants: Michelle
Waiting to hear back from SCAC
Pauwau: Michelle
Hog Heaven fundraiser generated $1108 profit
Ads are to be sold; we can email form to you if you would like to help
Looking for older Pauwau pictures for program book
Nestle declined our application for water; try earlier in the year
Glenn will help build benches to go around the circle during Pauwau
If you can help him, let him know (or contact tribal office by phone/ Secretary by email)
Looking for volunteers for Nov. for all areas; send any Pauwau member an email or call us
Next meeting 8/10 @ 6pm
Drum: Glenn
Nothing to report
Parking Lot & Shuttle: John
Dissolved until there is more interest
Mark: mower deck: $1170 + 1year warranty
Chief Hatcher
Asked who printed CNB transaction report
Michelle: I did, at Council’s request
Michelle does a lot: bank reports (nothing lately from bookkeeper, keeps track of resolutions)
Tribal Council needs to appoint a new bookkeeper
Meeting coming up with Senator Tim Scott 7/27m led by Chief Hatcher, not CMA
Asked for suggestions on priorities from other tribes
Ralph Oxendine: cancer & car wreck; can’t treat one issue without messing with the other
Want to build a ramp to help him
Would like to try concrete in short areas; idea from Don Harris
Donie: it will have to be pretty thick
Glenn: concretes are rated for weight
Price concrete, coquina , etc for next meeting
Gene Norris: having an invitation-only Pauwau this year
Re: Homer: now in Hospice; talked to him on the phone
Re: Bernie: he can talk, but not walk; he’s in a hospital in Augusta, GA
Have to do something about files & ID cards
Mark: Dori has volunteered & has been shot down
Susan:will she come here?
Mark: why here when others can do it from home?
Susan: the files are here
Bingo: Need players: starts at 6pm ($0.25 games), new program at 8
Dalton: any news on Bingo?
Chief: we had an offer to buy for $75k, which we don’t have
Elders: the ones we haven’t seen
Chief Hatcher: one didn’t respond
Elder Charles is active online & at Pauwau/ School Day
To Elders: have you elected a new CoE?
Let us know when you have so we can change the paperwork
Mark motioned to close the meeting; Susan seconded.
Meeting adjourned 7:55 pm.
Respectfully submitted by Michelle Hatcher on 7/28/17 at 9:35 pm.