SAC AND FOX TRIBE OF THE MISSISSIPPI IN IOWA
Tribal Council Meeting – January 23, 2019, 5:00 PM
Sac and Fox Tribal Chambers
- Meeting called to order at 5:13 m.
- Roll Call
Presiding Officer: Anthony Waseskuk, Chairman
Tribal Council present: Adrian Pushetonequa, Vice-Chairman; Delonda Pushetonequa, Treasurer; Jarvis Bear; Harvey Davenport, Jr., Apollo Davenport
Absent: Troy Wanatee
Staff present: Bessie Scott, Executive Director; Jay Finch, Attorney General; Oliviah Walker, Deputy Executive Director; Yolanda Pushetonequa, Tribal Council Secretary and Executive Assistant.
- Ascertainment of Quorum – A quorum was ascertained with 6 council members present.
- Agenda approval
The Chairman asked for changes or additions to the agenda. Motion by Delonda Pushetonequa to approve the agenda. Apollo Davenport seconded. Vote: 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
- Minutes –
Motion by Delonda Pushetonequa to approve minutes for January 9, 2019. Apollo Davenport seconded. Vote: 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
6. Reports – none
7. New Business
a. Apprenticeship Program
i. Approval of Building Addition
Matt Bear, Apprenticeship Director, reviews the details previously presented at a work session this week. He explains the need for additional classroom space due to inability to schedule classes with only one (1) classroom currently available. He’s requesting a capital improvement budget for classroom construction. They need a motion for approval.
Motion by Jarvis Bear to approve the expenditure of $99,000 for the Apprenticeship Program building addition. Delonda Pushetonequa seconded. Vote: 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
ii. Approval of Pest Control
Matt Bear requests to increase funding that would allow Apprenticeship Pest Control to take over all tribal properties including school, clinic, casino. They have talked about a monthly service fee, additional work load, current duties, and they demonstrated the need for an additional licensed trainer position. $85,000 is requested for the coverage of additional trainer plus a pest control truck.
Motion by Jarvis Bear to approve expenditures of $85,000 for an additional truck and a licensed pest trainer position. Delonda Pushetonequa seconded. Vote: 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
iii. Approval of Administrative Services Manager
Matt Bear reviews the info provided at this week’s work session. They had discussed increased workload and growth of the Apprenticeship Program. Purchasing, management, record keeping will be increasing as this program grows this year. The starting date would be September 2019. The $28,000 would be to cover the recruitment of the administrative services instructor for the remainder of the fiscal year. This was not included in the fiscal budget because it wasn’t expected that the Department of Labor would approve everything within weeks.
Motion by Apollo Davenport to approve the addition of $28,000 to the Apprenticeship budget for the recruitment and placement of Administrative Service Manager Instructor. Delonda Pushetonequa seconded. Vote: 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
iv. Workforce Development Technical Assistance Resolution
Resolution 3-2019 Submission of Application to NCAI planning Initiative for Tribal Workforce Development is presented as a way to support
Motion by Delonda Pushetonequa motion to approve Resolution 3-2019 Submission of Application for NCAI Planning Initiative for a Workforce Development Strategic Planning Apollo Davenport seconded. Vote: 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
b. MBCH – Approval of Pie Budget for North Tower
Dirk Whitebreast and Jon Papakee review what was discussed at the Council’s last meeting with Casino. Detailed budget amounts weren’t attached at the time and full estimate is now available. Total amount is $33,500,000. The current scope of $10,000,000 is already approved, and they’re not expecting to use the full $33M. There are recommended inclusions added in. The final resolution is set for $33,000,000.
Motion by Delonda Pushetonequa to approve Resolution 4-2019 Commitment to Expend Tribal Funds for Remodel of North Tower of MBCH. Apollo Davenport seconded. Vote: 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Dirk Whitebreast and Jon Papakee also discuss an item that was presented at the work session this week. The company I5 has been engaged for design aspects which Pie doesn’t cover. Dirk and Jon would like to request additional aesthetic improvements. This would address original design issues and add on to the entrance. It would update the remainder similar to how Lucky’s and the buffet have been modernized. This stage is just to allow them to create blueprints and is not a commitment to construction. They’re seeking to $71,500 for I5 design consulting. Jon reminds that they meet every Wednesday at 10:00AM.
Motion by Apollo Davenport to approve the expenditure of $71,500 for design consulting services by I5 for Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel. Adrian Pushetonequa seconded. Vote: 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
- Adjourn
Motion made by Delonda Pushetonequa to adjourn. Adrian Pushetonequa seconded. Vote: 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:38 p.m.