March 2019 Open Meeting Summary
Tribal Open Meeting Summary 3/1/2019 held at the Tribal Office in Aynor, SC
CM’s Dalton, Marion, Alan, John, Robert, and CoC Rick present. Elders Doug, Becky, and Avalene present.
Financial Report
General Fund: $14,476.05
Building Fund: $350.55
Online Votes
2/13 Sign Property Deed
Alan-yes, John-yes, Marion-yes, Dalton-yes, Rick-yes
2/21 Decide which equipment building to use
Alan-yes, John-yes, Marion-yes, Dalton-yes, Rick-yes
Purchase original item as discussed
2/27 Approve February Meeting Summary
Alan-yes, John-abstain, Marion-yes, Dalton-yes, Rick-yes
Old Business
Cemetery Update
John: how many cemeteries do we have?
Hallman Cemetery: 5-6 sites
One across field here at the office
Homer’s family- Jewel Road?
Ridge Road- in our names
John: Are these deed, are there boundaries, who owns the land?
Will we have the same fight on our hands with the others?
Want to be proactive
Let 2C Cheryl research
Dalton: should probably set up a committee
Rick: Jeffrey BEan has documentation and research on it
New Business
Donnie’s AC: 2 valves on the AC- reverse valve and one by it- one or both are bad
Both valves need to be replaced
James Air got it running ($85 service call), but now it’s back to not running
Parts have warranty; Labor has no warranty, have to pay
Dalton: what’s the bottom line?
Rick: $500-700 to fix
John:ducting issues too according to Donnie; Can James Air take care of it too?
Rick: yes, probably $200
Glenn C: he’ll probably want to put new duct work in
Rick: have to tear up the floor to fix it
Alan motioned to fix the unit up to $700; Rick seconded
Alan-yes, John-yes, Marion-yes, Dalton-yes, Rick-yes
Larry J: Horses at events
Rick: therapy riding on Fishing Day
Picked Larry for gathering the cost of the horse and upkeep for a year
Larry: my horses are performance horses; kids can feed, but not ride
Larry gave Council monthly upkeep figures; Larry will board the horse
Approximately $1500/year (feed, shots, etc) per horse
Rick: need older, calmer horses for therapy riding
Horse cost: $300-500
Larry: more people would stay during the Pauwau; charge to ride
Do a Saturday event every month
John: can we demo this to gauge interest?
Robert: cost of the saddle, bridle?
Larry: I have them
Dalton: see if we can get someone to sponsor it
As far as monthly fee, send out letter to members for donations
John: shouldn’t we have events for tribal members instead of outsiders?
Alan: at our events, the same people show up
Dalton: we could do a potluck every month
Alan: we could do a Fishing Day just for tribal kids
Larry: have an old folks Fishing Day
Elder Doug: send out email and survey for interest
Dalton: we could combine them all into 1 day
Rick: I want Larry to head this up
Mike G: it’s also highly recommended for those with PTSD
Rick: think of the cost, should we do it, etc…
I will send letter if it’s a go
Larry: some costs would taken care of by me
Committee Reports
Buildings & Grounds: Glenn
Drum put into the ground; need pipe and pump
Thank Elder Doug for the drum
More trees have been cut
3/31: pressure washing, weather permitting
Trencher: $125/ day to rent one that needs horses; $200-225 for self-moving one
John motioned to rent self-propelled trencher; Rick seconded
Alan-yes, John-yes, Marion-yes, Dalton-yes, Rick-yes
Dalton: Just sent Susan an email about it too
Work Days are marked on calendar at office
Working on electric 3/23 during Spring Equinox
Marion: is Chief Hatcher meeting on the 16th with the other chiefs about moving to the governor's office
Marion: cement pad for Breast Cancer van
Rick: sent Susan an email for information
Need to look at locations for easiest access in/out
Need to know whether they need 110 or 220
Discuss on 3/23 at Spring Equinox
Arts & Crafts
John: certification requires 3 items
Michelle: and the application from 2C Phil/ Susan
Dalton: I couldn’t tell you much about art and the techniques
We’ll need certified artists in the room to when Council looks at items
Rick motioned to let Susan come up with the guidelines for when Council looks at items; Robert seconded
Alan-yes, John-yes, Marion-yes, Dalton-yes, Rick-yes
John: each different item would have to have its own criteria (necklaces, dreamcatchers, medicine bag)
Glenn: by state law, you only need to be part of the tribe to create Native art
Elder Doug: have grapevines if people need them
Robert: and you must have certification paper showing when you sell your art as Waccamaw
Pauwau: Glenn
Need an Elder to show up to the meetings
Food vendors will be required to send in their regular menus before coming
Trying to get Tina to do frybread- she needs to come up with money
And see if she will feed volunteers/ dancers
Doing at least 2 fundraisers this year
Drum: got an okay from Jason from Red Oak
Want at least 2 drums to avoid downtime
Elder Doug: want women on the drum
Maybe survey people to see if there are/ will be issues
John: would it benefit us if women charge less?
Alan: also talk with dancers to get their thoughts
Dalton: Chief Hatcher should have the notebook containing last year’s dancers’ information
Rick: we want to keep with tradition
Traditions evolve over time
Dalton: Meeting 3/29-31- Summertown, SC, Camp Bob Cooper, exit 115
Rick and Michelle to attend
Elder Standing Bear: some will have video of their work
I feel they can do as well as men
It’s a talent- they have it or don’t
Rick: should they be separate from men?
Elder Standing Bear: mixed group
Elder Becky: think they should be able to drum and be paid the same
Elder Doug: have a Pauwau done completely by women
Dalton: Looking for volunteers, just email us
Submit pictures and stories for the program book now so they can be proofed
Meetings are the second Thursday at 6pm at the tribal office
John: can we post ads on the website? (for all but the $50 ads)
Michelle: would have to check with Doug
Put QR Code on AD sheet?
Next meeting 3/14 at 6pm
Hemp: Rick
Spoke with Richard & talked to 3 others over the last month
No one has said not to do it
Priced seed
CBD- raised, cloned, oil- 5lb bag: $2500
Alan: how many would that plant?
Michelle: SC General Assembly passed the law to remove the cap on the number of farmers who can grow hemp; still needs to go to Senate
Rick: Richard thought it would be $1000/ acre for what he priced, think fiber
John: our cost would be?
Rick: not worked out yet
How weather-resistant is it?
Rick: should be okay, except during hurricane
Rick: federal laws at time will tell us if we can get crop insurance
Oil is probably quick money for short time (probably 5-10 years)
John: fiber is probably more long-term
Larry: seeds get worse each time you reuse it, especially with hybrids
John: also look at people investing
Example: put $1000 in, get $2000 back
Rick: Chief Hatcher also talking to Catawba
Resolution DH-03-01-2019-001: Exemption for Concealed Weapons Permit Holders: First Reading
Elder Becky: restrict it to members
Marion: only pistols, no longarms
Glenn: so what we’re saying is if someone comes in and shoots, we’ll have to go to our car to get our weapon?
Dalton: better to call the law
Marie: 3/15 benefit dinner for Trevor at 6pm at HGTC: $65/ person
Rick: thoughts on tribe buying 2 tickets and sending 2 representatives from the tribe?
Council nodded in approval
Rick authorized $130 for Dalton & Michelle to represent the tribe at the HGTC benefit dinner on 3/15
John motioned to close the meeting; Robert seconded.
Meeting adjourned 8:34 pm.
Respectfully submitted by Michelle Hatcher on 3/20/19 at 12:41 am.