Meeting called to order: 10:00 am by Chairman Parker.

Present: Jeri Recorn, Mary Lou Davis, Brenda Edwards, Shirley French, LaRue Parker, Diane Sparks, Joyce Hinse

Invocation: Diane Sparks

Audience: LaDonna Daingkau, Charlotte Bentley, Ann Donaghe, Lyle Vaughn, Todd Goodman, Donna Benetiz, Rick Grellner, Ruth Council, Laura Jarvis

Motion: By Mary Lou Davis, seconded by Joyce Hinse to change the Agenda for the ONNAM presentation 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 the March 30, 2006, minutes as corrected (to add the tabled letter from Kathy Butler) was Approved by Jeri Redcorn, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Edwards, Mrs. Hinse and Mrs. Sparks, no “no vote”, no abstentions. (5-0-0).

Chairperson LaRue Parker swore in Mrs. Shirley A. French as the FT. Cobb Representative for the Caddo Nation Council.

Motion: By Jeri Redcorn, seconded by Mary Lou Davis to approve Resolution 04-2006-01, Resolution, The Caddo Nation of Oklahoma to Contract the Recycling Grant from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, was approved by Jeri Redcorn, Mary Lou Davis, Brenda Edwards, Joyce Hinse, Shirley French and Diane Sparks. No (no) votes, no abstentions. (6-0-0).

Motion: By Jeri Redcorn, seconded by Joyce Hinse to approve Resolution 04-2006-02, The Caddo Nation of Oklahoma Approving Enrollment Policy Memorandum of Clarification of Constitutional Amendments of June 24, 2002, Regarding Tribal Membership was Approved by Jeri Redcorn, Mary Lou Davis, Shirley French, Brenda Edwards, Joyce Hinse and Diane Sparks voted no, no Abstentions (5-1-0).

Motion: By Mary Lou Davis, seconded by Shirley French to amend 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, Shirley French, Brenda Edwards, Joyce Hinse and Diane Sparks, Jeri Redcorn voted no, no abstentions (5-1-0).

Motion: By Joyce Hinse, seconded by Diane Sparks to approve the Council Meeting Policy Memorandum was approved by Jeri Redcorn, Mary Lou Daivs, Shirley French, Brenda Edwards, Joyce Hinse and Diane Sparks. No “no” votes, no abstentions. (6-0-0).

Sandra Manno, Joseph Manno and Corey Flaa representing ONNAM Enterainment, LLC handed out informational notebooks to the Council and several audience members prior to their presentation to build the Game Lodge Casino Resort of the Caddo Nation Gaming Liaison, Todd Goodman, were present and asked several questions of the presenting trio. The initial building program would cost approximately 40M.

Subsequent to the presentation the Council broke for lunch at 12:36 pm at which time Oklahoma City Representative Jeri Redcorn stated she had to leave the meeting to return to Oklahoma City. The Council meeting resumed at 2:16.

Chairperson LaRue Parker requested our Gaming Attorney, Rick Grellner, to give his opinion of the ONNAM presenttion/group. Due to time being of the essence his recommendation was that we should accept their proposal. Gaming Liaison, Todd Goodman, concurred with Mr. Grellner. Todd stated due diligence had already been initiated on ONNAM. General consensus was that The Caddo Nation should accept their proposal.

Motion: By Mary Lou Davis, seconded by Joyce Hinse, to approve Resolution 04-2006-03, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma approving Council Meeting Memorandums, was approved by Mary Lou Davis, Shirley French, 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 the Caddo Nation Tax Commission Budget 10-01-05 / 09-31-06 (revised 3-31-06) was approved by Mary Lou Davis, Shirley French, Brenda Edwards, Joyce Hinse and Diane Sparks, no “no” votes, on abstentions (5-0-0).

Motion: By Diane Sparks, seconded by Joyce Hinse, that LaDonna Daingkau check with Kathy Butler regarding timely initiation of the FY 2006 Grant for the Caddo Nation Child Development Program and if initiation of the grant was not timely, a letter should be placed in Kathy’s personnel folder stating an error of untimeliness had been committed which placed this program in jeopardy was Approved by Mary Lou Davis, Shirley French, Brenda Edwards, Joyce Hinse and Diane Sparks, no “no” votes, no abstentions. (5-0-0).

Motion: By Shirley French, seconded by Joyce Hinse to approve Resolution 04-2006-04, to Extend Attorney Richard J. Grellner’s contract as the Gaming Attorney for the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, was Approved by Mary Lou Davis, Shirley French, Brenda Edwards, Joyce Hinse and Diane Sparks, no “no” votes, no abstentions. (5-0-0).

Motion: By Diane Sparks, seconded by Brenda Edwards, to go into Executive Session at 3:28 pm was Approved by Mary Lou Davis, Shirley French, Brenda Edwards, Joyce Hinse and Diane Sparks, no “no” votes, no abstentions (5-0-0).

Motion: By Mary Lou Davis, seconded by Brenda Edwards to come out of Executive Session at 4:06 pm was Approved by Council (5-0-0).

April 19th at 10:00 am was set as the date for the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma Council to give due diligence to persons alleged to have harmed the Caddo Nation. Letters will be mailed out to these persons so that notice will have been served by regular mail and by certified mail.

Motion: By Shirley French, seconded by Diane Sparks, to adjourn at 4:15 pm was Approved by Mary Lou Davis, Shirley French, Brenda Edwards, 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: 10:05 am by Chairman Parker.

Present: Mary Lou Davis, Brenda Edwards, Shirley French, LaRue Parker, Diane Sparks, Joyce Hinse

Absent: Jeri Redcorn

Invocation: Brenda Edwards

Audience: LaDonna Daingkau, Charlotte Bently

Motion: by Shirley A. French, seconded by Mary Lou Davis to approve the April 3, 2006, minutes presented was approved by Shirley A. French, Mary Lou Davis, Brenda Edwards, Joyce Hinse and Diane Sparks, no “no” votes, no abstentions (5-0-0)

Motion: by Joyce Hinse, seconded by Shirley A. French, that this meeting not be an excused absence for Jeri Redcorn. Shirley A. French called for questions and it was explained that Jeri considered the meeting illegal (copy of Jeri’s email attached). Motion was approved by Shirley A. French, 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, that we go into Executive Session at 10:20 a.m was approved by Shirley A. French, Mary Lou Davis, Brenda Edwards, Joyce Hinse and Diane Sparks, no “ no” votes, on abstentions (5-0-0)

Motion: by Diane Sparks, seconded by Shirley A. French, to come out of Executive Session at 11:20 am was approved by Shirley A. French, Mary Lou Davis, Brenda Edwards, Joyce Hinse and Diane Sparks, no “no” votes, on abstentions (5-0-0)

Travel to Norman to attend the Oklahoma Tribal Leaders Meeting at the J.D. McCarty Center was approved for Lehman Coyote.

Charles Kellogg, Mike Synard and Dick Windsor with Golden Touch Group of Companies, IBA, Golden Touch Insurance Agency and Eternal Care presented information to the council whereby a method of insuring members of the Caddo Nation and having a funeral parlor built on our property with the tribe being given ownership of the funeral parlor after 10 years

Broke for Lunch at 1:00 pm and resumed at 2:15 pm

Motion: by Diane Sparks, seconded by Joyce Hinse, that the council approves an Employment Agreement with rider attached for Todd Goodman as the tribal gaming Liaison Officer from December 14, 2005, was approved by Shirley A. French, Mary Lou Davis, Brenda Edwards, Joyce Hinse and Diane Sparks, no “no’ votes, no abstentions (5-0-0)

Motion: by Joyce Hinse, seconded by Shirley A. French, that Jackie Meeks be taken off probation was Approved by Shirley A. French, Mary Lou Daivs, Brenda Edwards, Joyce Hinse and Diane Sparks, no “no” votes, no abstentions (5-0-0)

Motion: by Joyce Hinse, seconded by Shirley A. French, that Jackie Meeks be taken off probation was Approved by Shirley A. French, Mary Lou Daivs, Brenda Edwards, Joyce Hinse and Diane Sparks, no “no” votes, no abstentions (5-0-0)

Motion: by Joyce Hinse, seconded by Brenda Edwards, that all out of state emergency travel has to be approved at the council meeting following travel was approved by Shirley A. French, Mary Lou Davis, Brenda Edwards, Joyce Hinse and Diane Sparks, no “no” votes, no abstentions (5-0-0)

Motion: by Diane Sparks, seconded by Shirley A. French, to approve the employment of Summerdawn Anderson, Amanda Rodriquez, Shannon WhiteEagle, Leland Stephenson and Sheri Smith as approved by the Caddo Nation Head Start and Parent Council Policy was approved by Shirley A. French, 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 Shirley A. French, to approve Resolution # 04-2006-04, resolution of the CADDO NATIO NOF OKLAHOMA FOR APPORVAL OR THE PROPOSED OIL AND GAS LEASE BETWEEN W.C.D. ENTERPRISES, INC. (WCD) AND CONTINENTAL LAND RESOURCES, LLC was approved by Shirley A. French, 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 Brenda Edwards, to approve Resolution 04-2006-05, resolution of the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma for approval of the Proposed One Year Lease W.C.D. Enterprises, Inc. (WCD) and Douglas W. Butler was approved by Shirley A. French, Mary Lou Davis, Brenda Edwards, Joyce Hinse and Diane Sparks, no “no” votes, and no abstentions (5-0-0)

Motion: by Joyce Hinse, seconded by Diane Sparks, to approve Resolution 04-2006-06, Resolution the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma Resolution for Wildland Fire Preparedness Management Program starting January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2008, was approved by Shirley A. French, 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 Shirley French to approve Resolution 04-2006-07, resolution of the Caddo Nation Approving the Opening of an Account for the Caddo Nation Resource Center at Bank2, 909 South Meridian, Oklahoma City, OK 73108, was approved by Shirley French, Mary Lou Davis, Brenda Edwards, Joyce Hinse and Diane Sparks, no “no” votes, no abstentions (5-0-0)

Motion: by Diane Sparks, seconded by Mary Lou Davis, to approve Resolution 04-2006-08, Resolution of the Caddo Nation Council Approving The Opening of an Account for the Caddo Nation Economic Development at Bank2, 909 South Meridian, Oklahoma City, Ok. 73108, was Approved by Shirley French, Mary Lou Davis, Brenda Edwards, Joyce Hinse and Diane Sparks, no “ no” abstentions (5-0-0)

Motion: by Joyce Hinse, seconded by Shirley French, to approve the Caddo Nation Tribal Operations Budget 10/01/05-09/30/06 as presented was Approved by Shirley French, 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 eliminate the Supervisor position in Finance and Business Manager which previously finance was approved by Shirley French, 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, that the council support compliance of the Emergency Response Plan was approved by Shirley French, Mary Lou Davis, Brenda Edwards, Joyce Hinse and Diane Sparks, no “no” votes, no abstentions (5-0-0) Note: Everyone to sign or call in when they arrive at the office so that Melanie will know if they are or are not in their office should an emergency occur.

Motion: by Brenda Edwards, seconded by Diane Sparks that a procedure be established for everyone coming on the site so that the office can better know who and where people are in case of emergency was approved by Shirley French, Mary Lou Davis, Brenda Edwards, Joyce Hinse and Diane Sparks, no “ no” votes and no abstentions (5-0-0)

It was stated that Ann Middleton would like to meet with the Council on April 20th along with the Museum Board. It was suggested she contact Dr. Gregory at OU to borrow Caddo Artifacts. Time was set for 11:00 am

Motion: by Diane Sparks, seconded by Brenda Edwards, to adjourn at 4:03 pm was approved by Shirley A. French, Mary Lou Davis, Brenda Edwards, Joyce Hinse and Diane Sparks, no “no” votes, no abstentions (5-0-0)

Approved:

[sgnd] LaRue Parker, Chairperson

[sgnd] Joyce R. Hinse, Vice Chairperson
   

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