(A) LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE REPORT
by Committee Chair Steve Woods
General Resolution Number 23-092, Authorization for the Chickasaw Nation to Enter into an Agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, for the Tribal Operation of the Indian Reservation Roads Program
Currently, the Chickasaw Nation compacts with the Bureau of Indian Affairs for the Indian Reservation Roads Program (IRR). The funding for the IRR program comes from the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT). An act of Congress allows Indian tribes to sign agreements directly with the USDOT, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). This resolution will allow the Chickasaw Nation to enter into an agreement directly with the USDOT-FHWA for the IRR program.
A motion was made by Mr. Woods and seconded by Ms. Green to approve GR23- 092.
Members voting yes: Beth Alexander, Linda Briggs, Tim Colbert, Holly Easterling, Mary Jo Green, Donna Hartman, Wanda Blackwood Scott, Steve Woods, Scott Colbert 9 yes votes The motion to approve GR23-092 carried unanimously. General Resolution Number 23-093, Approval of Revised Salary Scale
This resolution approves the new and revised salary scale. The salary scale has not been adjusted since 1995. It is imperative that the Chickasaw Nation remain competitive in the job market by paying salaries which are competitive with those paid by other organizations. This will help ensure the Chickasaw Nation continues to attract the most qualified applicants and it will help in employee retention by allowing salaries to be more competitive.
A motion was made by Mr. Woods and seconded by Ms. Briggs to approve GR23-093.
Members voting yes: Beth Alexander, Linda Briggs, Tim Colbert, Holly Easterling, Mary Jo Green, Donna Hartman, Wanda Blackwood Scott, Steve Woods, Scott Colbert 9 yes votes The motion to approve GR23-093 carried unanimously. Mr. Woods concluded his report.
(B) FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
by Committee Chair Linda Briggs
General Resolution Number 23-095, Approval of Development Budget Amendment
This resolution approves the amendment to the Development Budget in the amount of $3,920,512 for construction of the Ada Childcare Center.
A motion was made by Ms. Briggs and seconded by Ms. Wanda Blackwood Scott to approve GR23-095.
Members voting yes: Linda Briggs, Tim Colbert, Holly Easterling, Mary Jo Green, Wanda Blackwood Scott, Steve Woods, Scott Colbert 7 yes votes Members voting no: Beth Alexander, Donna Hartman 2 no votes The motion to approve GR23-095 carried. Ms. Briggs concluded her report.
(C) HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE REPORT
by Committee Chair Dean McManus
Ms. Briggs gave the Human Resources committee report in Ms. McManus’ absence.
General Resolution Number 23-094, Application for Membership, National Congress of American Indians
This resolution approves the Chickasaw Nation’s application for membership in the National Congress of American Indians. This is the same application which is submitted to the legislature for approval each year, and is drafted in accordance with the specifications and requirements of the NCAI. The NCAI has been instrumental in supporting issues of importance to Native Americans. As an independent group, NCAI is representative of the largest concentration of Native Americans, and is often called upon by Congress to provide information and testimony on important Indian subjects. The Chickasaw Nation has been a member in good standing in NCAI since the early 1980s. This resolution names the representatives of the Chickasaw Nation to NCAI..
A motion was made by Ms. Briggs and seconded by Ms. Green to approve GR23- 094.
Members voting yes: Beth Alexander, Linda Briggs, Tim Colbert, Holly Easterling, Mary Jo Green, Donna Hartman, Wanda Blackwood Scott, Steve Woods, Scott Colbert 9 yes votes The motion to approve GR23-094 carried unanimously.
General Resolution Number 23-101, Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development Grant
This resolution approves an $80,000 grant to the Chickasaw Nation. The responsibility to conduct reviews of the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development’s divisions of energy and mineral development and capital investment will be assigned to Chickasaw Nation Industries, which already has a business relationship with the DOI.
It was noted in the sixth paragraph of the resolution that 447 should be corrected to read 477.
A motion was made by Ms. Briggs and seconded by Mr. Woods to approve GR23-101 as corrected.
Members voting yes: Beth Alexander, Linda Briggs, Tim Colbert, Holly Easterling, Mary Jo Green, Donna Hartman, Wanda Blackwood Scott, Steve Woods, Scott Colbert 9 yes votes The motion to approve GR23-101, as amended, carried unanimously. Ms. Briggs concluded her report.
(D) LAND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
by Committee Chair Judy Goforth Parker
Ms. Briggs gave the Land Development Committee report in Dr. Goforth Parker’s absence.
General Resolution Number 23-097, Authorization for Acquisition of Real Property in Pontotoc County
This resolution approves the Chickasaw Nation’s request to acquire real property, in Ada, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, known as 121 West Main, for the use as the Multi Media Building.
A motion was made by Ms. Briggs and seconded by Ms. Green to approve GR23-097.
Members voting yes: Linda Briggs, Tim Colbert, Holly Easterling, Mary Jo Green, Wanda Blackwood Scott, Steve Woods, Scott Colbert 7 yes votes
Members voting no: Beth Alexander, Donna Hartman 2 no votes
The motion to approve GR23-097 carried.
General Resolution Number 23-098, Authorization for Acquisition of Real Property in Johnston County
This resolution approves the Chickasaw Nation’s request to accept the transfer of real property, in Tishomingo, Johnston County, Oklahoma, containing 14.03 acres, more or less together with all improvements thereon, if any, in their present condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted. The Governor is authorized to request the Bureau of Indian Affairs to accept or place the property U.S.A. in Trust for the Chickasaw Nation after acquisition, if such action is advantageous. The property location is Pennington Creek Park, Tishomingo, Oklahoma to be utilized for the annual meeting.
A motion was made by Ms. Briggs and seconded by Mr. Woods to approve GR23-098. Members voting yes:
Beth Alexander, Linda Briggs, Tim Colbert, Holly Easterling, Mary Jo Green, Donna Hartman, Wanda Blackwood Scott, Steve Woods, Scott Colbert 9 yes votes
The motion to approve GR23-098 carried unanimously.
General Resolution Number 23-099, Authorization for Acquisition of Real Property in Johnston County
This resolution approves the Chickasaw Nation’s request to acquire real property, in Emet, Oklahoma to expand the White House reserve.
A motion was made by Ms. Briggs and seconded by Ms. Wanda Blackwood Scott to approve GR23-099.
Members voting yes: Beth Alexander, Linda Briggs, Tim Colbert, Holly Easterling, Mary Jo Green, Donna Hartman, Wanda Blackwood Scott, Steve Woods, Scott Colbert 9 yes votes
The motion to approve GR23-099 carried unanimously.
Ms. Briggs concluded her report.
(E) EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORT
by Committee Chair Wanda Blackwood Scott No report.
(F) HEALTH CARE COMMITTEE REPORT
by Committee Chair Mary Jo Green
General Resolution Number 23-096, Indication of Support for the Oklahoma City Area Inter-Tribal Health Board and the Southern Plains Inter- Tribal Epidemiology Center
This resolution offers the Chickasaw Nation’s support for the Oklahoma City Area Inter-Tribal Health Board and the Southern Plains Inter-Tribal Epidemiology Center to continue to research health issues and develop data that may be used for planning, decisionmaking and better utilization of resources to improve the health status and health care delivery systems serving Indian people in this region.
A motion was made by Ms. Green and seconded by Ms. Briggs to approve GR23-096.
Members voting yes: Beth Alexander, Linda Briggs, Tim Colbert, Holly Easterling, Mary Jo Green, Donna Hartman, Wanda Blackwood Scott, Steve Woods, Scott Colbert 9 yes votes
The motion to approve GR23-096 carried unanimously.
Ms. Green concluded her report.
(G) HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL COMMITTEE REPORT
by Committee Chair Wilson Seawright No report.
(H) COURT DEVELOPMENT AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORT
by Committee Chair Tim Colbert
Permanent Resolution Number 23-008, Amendments to Title 6 of the Chickasaw Nation Code (Domestic Relations and Families)
This resolution effects changes in numbering passed in PR 15-030 which were recommended by the Solicitor’s office. Such changes have not been codified.
A motion was made by Mr. Tim Colbert and seconded by Ms. Briggs to approve PR23- 008.
Members voting yes: Beth Alexander, Linda Briggs, Tim Colbert, Holly Easterling, Mary Jo Green, Donna Hartman, Wanda Blackwood Scott, Steve Woods, Scott Colbert 9 yes votes
The motion to approve PR23- 008 carried unanimously.
Permanent Resolution Number 23-009, Amendments to Title 6, Chapter 3 Section 6-301.25 of the Chickasaw Nation Code (Juvenile Detention)
This resolution amends Section 6-301.25 of the Chickasaw Nation Code so that the Courts of the Chickasaw Nation may use any appropriate facility for the detention of juveniles, including the Sac & Fox Nation’s Juvenile Detention Facility. Most cases in the Chickasaw Courts that result in the detention of a juvenile do not require a lock-down facility such as the Sac & Fox Nation’s Juvenile Detention Facility.
A motion was made by Mr. Tim Colbert and seconded by Mr. Woods to approve PR23- 009.
Members voting yes: Beth Alexander, Linda Briggs, Tim Colbert, Holly Easterling, Mary Jo Green, Donna Hartman, Wanda Blackwood Scott, Steve Woods, Scott Colbert 9 yes votes
The motion to approve PR23- 009 carried unanimously.
Mr. Tim Colbert concluded his report.
