Meeting called to order: 10:15 am by Chairman Parker.

Present: Jeri Redcorn, Mary Lou Davis, Brenda Edwards, LaRue Parker, Diane Sparks, Joyce Hinse.

Invocation: Jeri Redcorn

Audience: Francis Kodaseet

Discussion: was held regarding “Charitable Donations” and Jeri Recorn is to prepare a policy for what will be considered as charitable donations from the Caddo Nation.

Motion: by Jeri Redcorn, Seconded by Mary Lou Davis to approve the February 28, 2006 minutes as corrected was approved. The correction was to change “Wichita” to “ Delaware”. Jeri Redcorn, Mary Lou Davis, Brenda Edwards, Joyce Hinse and Diane Sparks voted to approve, no “no” votes, no abstentions. ( 5-0-0)

Motion: by Joyce Hinse, Seconded by Brenda Edwards, to go into Executive Session at 10:20 was approved by Jeri Redcorn, Mary Lou Davis, Brenda Edwards, Joyce Hinse and Diane Sparks, no “no” votes, no abstentions (5-0-0)

Motion: by Joyce Hinse, Seconded by Brenda Edwards, to come out of Executive Session at 11:20 am was Approved by Jeri Redcorn, Mary Lou Davis, Brenda Edwards, Joyce Hinse and Diane Sparks, no “no” votes , no abstentions. (5-0-0)

Motion: by Mary Lou Davis, seconded by Jeri Redcorn, to waive the probation period for Shelby Howry in Finance from ICW and her salary would remain at $10 / hour was approved by Mary Lou Davis, Brenda Edwards, Jeri Redcorn and Diane Sparks, Joyce Hinse voted no, no abstentions. (4-1-0)

Motion: by Mary Lou Davis, Seconded by Diane Sparks to give a performance raise of $1/hour to LaDonna Hernandez, was approved by Mary Lou Davis, Brenda Edwards, Joyce Hinse and Diane Sparks, no “no” votes, no abstentions. (5-0-0)

Motion: by Brenda Edwards, Seconded by Mary Lou Davis to approve the Caddo Nation Tax Commission Budget as presented (revised February 23, 2006 for the period of 10/01/05 – 09/31/06 was Approved by Jeri Redcorn, Mary Lou Davis , Brenda Edwards, Joyce Hinse and Diane Sparks , no “no” votes, no abstentions. (5-0-0)

Motion: by Brenda Edwards, Seconded by Joyce Hinse to approve Resolution 03/2006/01, Resolution of the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma Approving the Enactment of Partnership with the Consortium Against Substance Abuse Agency in Providing the Caddo Nation Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program and approval to transfer the remaing funding for fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, was approved by Jeri Redcorn, Mary Lou Davis Brenda Edwards, Joyce Hinse and Diane Sparks, no “no” votes, no abstentions. (5-0-0)

Motion: by Brenda Edwards, Seconded by Diane Sparks to approve Resolution 03-2006-02, Resolution the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma Resolution to Open a Separate Bank Account for the Fire Engine Revenue, was approved by Jeri Redcorn, Mary Lou Davis, Brenda Edwards, Joyce Hinse and Diane Sparks, no “no” votes, no abstentions. (5-0-0)

Motion: by Joyce Hinse, Seconded by Mary Lou Davis to approve Resolution 03-2006-03, Resolution of the Caddo Nation Approving a request from the Social Services Program to Authorize Robert Ludgate, Indian Child Welfare Director, as a Representative in Court (District, State, CFR, Federal and Tribal), and further to represent the Caddo Nation in all legal matters pertaining to clients assisted through the program, was approved by Jeri Redcorn, Mary Lou Davis, Brenda Edwards, Joyce Hinse and Diane Sparks, no “no” votes, no abstentions. (5-0-0)

Motion: by Joyce Hinse, Seconded by Mary Lou Davis to approve Resolution 03-2006-04, Resolution for the Caddo Nation Tribal Enrollment was approved by Jeri Redcorn, Brenda Edward, Mary Lou Davis, Joyce Hinse and Diane Sparks, no “no” votes, no abstentions. (5-0-0)

Motion: by Brenda Edwards, Seconded by Mary Lou Davis to approve Resolution 03-2006-05, Resolution of the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma to insure that Due Process is afforded to individuals charged with violations of the Constitution and Bylaws of the Caddo Nation or injuring the rights and interests there of, was approved by Mary Lou Davis, Brenda Edwards, Joyce Hinse and Diane Sparks, Jeri Redcorn voted NO, no abstentions. (4-1-0)

Motion: by Joyce Hinse, Seconded by Mary Lou Davis for Chairperson Parker to travel to Albuquerque, New Mexico, to attend HHS Region VI Tribal Consultation Session to be held April 24-26, 2006 was approved by Jeri Redcorn, Mary Lou Davis, Brenda Edwards, Joyce Hinse and Diane Sparks, no “no” votes, no abstentions. (5-0-0)

Motion: by Mary Lou Davis, Seconded by Diane Sparks to approve Lehman Coyote to travel, train and serve on the Apache Tax Commission Board, as long as it does not interfere with his current position with the Caddo Nation, was approved by Jeri Redcorn, Mary Lou Davis, Brenda Edwards, Joyce Hinse and Diane Sparks, no “no” votes, no abstentions. (5-0-0)

Chairman Parker stated that she presented plaques to Tom Eubanks and George Sabo at the 48th Annual Caddo Conference held in Texas March 10-12, 2006. the Culture Club held a Turkey Dance to the Caddo Mound on the evening of the 11th which was attended by Caddo members and archeologists studying Caddo History.

Motion: by Joyce Hinse, Seconded by Mary Lou Davis to approve the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma Financial and Compliance Audit for the year ended September 30, 2005, prepared by Gordon Eldridge, Jr., was approved by Jeri Redcorn, Mary Lou Davis, Brenda Edwards, Joyce Hinse and Diane Sparks, no “no’ votes, no abstentions. (5-0-0)

Motion: by Joyce Hinse, Seconded by Diane Sparks to approve a Indirect Cost Proposal be prepared by Gordon Eldridge, Jr., was approved by Jeri Redcorn, Mary Lou Davis, Brenda Edwards, Joyce Hinse and Diane Sparks, no “no” votes, no abstentions. (5-0-0)

Motion: by Diane Sparks, Seconded by Brenda Edwards to adjourn at 12:05 pm was approved by Jeri Redcorn, Mary Lou Davis, Brenda Edward, Joyce Hinse and Diane Sparks, no “no” votes, no abstentions (5-0-0)

Approved:

[sgnd] LaRue Parker, Chairperson

[sgnd] Joyce R. Hinse, Vice Chairperson

Meeting called to order: 9:34 am by Chairman Parker.

Present: Jeri Redcorn, Mary Lou Davis (arrived at 9:50 am), Brenda Edwards, LaRue Parker, Diane Sparks, Joyce Hinse

Invocation: Joyce Hinse

Audience: LaDonna Daingkau

Motion: by Joyce Hinse, seconded by Brenda Edwards, to approve the March 8 Council minutes as corrected ( added Jeri Redcorn to last paragraph on first page) was Approved by Jeri Redcorn, Brenda Edwards, Joyce Hinse and Diane Sparks, no “no’ votes, no abstentions (4-0-0)

Motion: by Diane Sparks, seconded by Joyce Hinse, to approve Resolution 03-2006-06, Resolution The Caddo Nation of Oklahoma Resolution to Permit the Caddo Nation Firefighter Engine Boss to Sign All Necessary Documentation for Services On The Caddo Nation Fire Engine Truck, was Approved by Diane Sparks, Brenda Edwards and Joyce Hinse, no “no” votes, Jeri Redcorn, Mary Lou Davis, Brenda Edwards, Joyce Hinse and Diane Sparks, no “ no” votes, no abstentions (5-0-0)

Motion: by Joyce Hinse, seconded by Mary Lou Davis to approve the amendments to Resolution 09-2005-10 to renew the existing pipeline easements for a 20 year term for ONEOK, Inc. was Approved by Jeri Redcorn, Mary Lou Davis, Brenda Edwards, Joyce Hinse and Diane Sparks, no “no” votes, no abstentions (5-0-0)

Motion: by Mary Lou Davis, seconded by Joyce Hinse, to approve Resolution 03-2006-07, Resolution of the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma Authorizing the Transportation Division of the Bureau of Indian Affairs to Request Funds from the Indian Reservation Roads Bridge Program (IRRP) For the Construction Of A Bridge Over Cobb Creek. The Location is a the corner of EW132 and NS256. The Route Number is 6612 and the NBI number is 09388, was Approved by Jeri Redcorn, Mary Lou Davis, Brenda Edwards, Joyce Hinse and Diane Sparks, no “no “ votes, no abstentions (5-0-0)

Motion: by Mary Lou Daivs, seconded by Diane Sparks, to add “former” in front of Secretary to the first line of the paragraph of page 2, and to approve Resolution 03-2006-08, Resolution of the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma Establishing Penalties for Violations of Marilyn Threlkeld Against the Caddo Nation was Approved by Mary Lou Davis, Brenda Edwards, Joyce Hinse and Diane Sparks, Jeri Redcorn voted no, no abstentions (4-1-0). Note: Jeri Redcorn stated that another body should make this judgment.

Motion: by Mary Lou Davis, seconded by Diane Sparks, to approve Resolution 03-2006-09, Resolution of the Caddo Nation Council Defining the Executive Board as Signatories on all Bank Accounts of the Caddo Nation, was Approved by Jeri Redcorn, Mary Lou Davis, Brenda Edwards, Joyce Hinse and Diane Sparks, no ‘no” votes, no abstentions (5-0-0-)

Motion: by Joyce Hinse, seconded by Diane Sparks, to approve Resolution 03-2006-10, Resolution of the Caddo Nation Council Approving the Opening of Accounts for the Caddo Nation at Bank2, 909 South Meridian, Oklahoma City, Ok. 73108, was Approved by Jeri Redcorn, Mary Lou Davis, Brenda Edwards, Joyce Hinse and Diane Sparks, no “no” votes, no abstentions (5-0-0)

Motion: by Joyce Hinse, seconded by Jeri Redcorn to go into Executive Session at 10:30 am was approved by Jeri Redcorn, Mary Lou Davis, Brenda Edwards, Joyce Hinse and Diane Sparks, no “no” votes, no abstentions (5-0-0)

Motion: by Jeri Redcorn, seconded by Brenda Edwards to come out of Executive Session at 11:28 was Approved by Jeri Redcorn, Mary Lou Davis, Brenda Edwards, Joyce Hinse and Diane Sparks, no “no” votes, no abstentions (5-0-0)

Motion: by Joyce Hinse, seconded by Mary Lou Davis, to table the Cost Allocaiton Budget until the April 3rd Council Meeting was Approved by Jeri Redcorn, Mary Lou Daivs, Brenda Edwards, Joyce Hinse and Diane Sparks, no “no” votes, no abstentions (5-0-0)

Motion: Joyce Hinse, seconded by Diane Sparks to approve travel for Leman Coyote at attend the Jurisdiction in Indian County in LasVegas, NV workshop was Approved by Jeri Redcorn, Mary Lou Davis, Brenda Edwards, Joyce Hinse and Diane Sparks, no “no” votes, no abstentions (5-0-0)

Motion: by Brenda Edwards, seconded by Mary Lou Davis, to extend Jackie Meeks employment time for 90 more days was Approved by Jeri Redcorn, Mary Lou Davis, Brenda Edwards, Joyce Hinse and Diane Sparks, no “no” votes, no abstentions (5-0-0)

Motion: by Jeri Redcorn to approve Resolution of the Caddo Nation Council to Abide By Open Meeting Act, Establishing Regular Monthly Meetings did not receive a second and thereby dying on the floor.

Chairman Parker stated that she would be attending a workshop in New Mexico the 13TH –17TH of April.

Motion: by Joyce Hinse, seconded by Mary Lou Davis, to approve Program Directors not having to clock in and out due to their varied work schedule was Approved by Jeri Redcorn, Mary Lou Davis, Brenda Edwards, Joyce Hinse and Diane Sparks, no “ no “ votes, no abstentions (5-0-0)

Motion: by Diane Sparks, seconded by Brenda Edwards that the Caddo Nation institute a change in salary payment to bi-weekly beginning July 1, 2006, with no salary advances and that a financial workshop to handle finances be scheduled and attendance be mandatory for every employee was Approved by Jeri Redcorn, Mary Lou Davis, Brenda Edwards, Joyce Hinse and Diane Sparks, no “no” votes, no abstentions (5-0-0)by Joyce Hinse seconded by Mary Lou Davis, to approve Shirley A. French as the Fort Cobb Representative and that she be sworn in at the April 3, 2006 Council Meeting was Approved by Jeri Redcorn, Mary Lou Davis, Brenda Edwards, Joyce Hinse and Diane Sparks, no “no” votes, and no abstentions (5-0-0)

Motion: by Brenda Edwards, seconded by Diane Sparks, that LaDonna Daingkau be employed full time in dual positions of Housing Authority Director and Business Manager at her present salary was Approved by Jeri Redcorn, Mary Lou Davis, Brenda Edwards, Joyce Hinse and Diane Sparks, no “no” votes, and no abstentions (5-0-0)

Motion: by Brenda Edwards, seconded by Diane Sparks, that LaDonna Daingkau be employed full time in dual positions of Housing Authority Director and Business Manager at her present salary was Approved by Jeri Redcorn, Mary Lou Davis, Brenda Edwards, Joyce Hinse and Diane Sparks, no “no” votes, and no abstentions (5-0-0)

Motion: Brenda Edwards, seconded by Diane Sparks, to adjourn at 11:40 was Approved by Jeri Redcorn, Mary Lou Davis, Brenda Edwards, Joyce Hinse and Diane Sparks, no “no” votes, and no abstentions (5-0-0)

CORRECTINS: Chairman Parker will be on annual leave 13-17 of April rather than attending a workshop. Also tabled 3-29-06 letter from Kathy Butler regarding FY2006 grant monies.

Approved:

[sgnd] LaRue Parker, Chairperson

[sgnd] Joyce R. Hinse, Vice Chairperson
   

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