General Resolution Number 24-001

Resolution in Support of American Military Personnel and Veterans Explanation: This resolution honors those individuals who are serving or have served in the armed forces of the United States. It thanks them for their dedicated sacrifices that we all may live free.
Requested By: Scott Colbert, Chairperson
Presented By: Steve Woods, Chairman Legislative Committee
Yes votes: Beth Alexander, Linda Briggs, Tim Colbert, Holly Easterling, Mary Jo Green, Dean McManus, Judy Goforth Parker, Wanda Blackwood Scott, David Woerz, Scott Colbert

General Resolution Number 24-002

Tribute to Legislator Mooniene Ogee Explanation: This resolution recognizes and acknowledges with great appreciation and admiration the loyalty and dedication of our colleague Legislator Mooniene Ogee for the enrichment and betterment of Oklahoma, the Chickasaw Nation, Chickasaw citizens and Indian people. Further, this resolution approves a donation in the amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000) from its unobligated budgetary funds to the Chickasaw Foundation, each year for ten (10) years, to the Chickasaw Foundation, in the name of Mooniene Ogee, to be awarded by the Chickasaw Foundation as a scholarship for a student majoring in education.
Requested By: Linda Briggs, Committee Chair Finance Committee
Presented By: Linda Briggs, Committee Chair Finance Committee
Yes votes: Beth Alexander, Linda Briggs, Tim Colbert, Holly Easterling, Mary Jo Green, Dean McManus, Judy Goforth Parker, Wanda Blackwood Scott, David Woerz, Scott Colbert

General Resolution Number 24-003

Gubernatorial Appointment to the Board of Directors of Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. Mr. Steve Woods Explanation: This resolution approves Governor Bill Anoatubby’s reappointment of Mr. Steve Woods to the board of directors of Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. Article IV of the Articles of Incorporation issued by the secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior provides that the terms of office of each board member shall be three years. With this being the first reappointment for Mr. Woods, he will fill a full three-year term, beginning with the ratification of appointment, and ending on October 1, 2009.
Requested by: Governor Bill Anoatubby
Presented by: Dean McManus, Committee Chair Human Resources Committee
Yes votes: Beth Alexander, Linda Briggs, Tim Colbert, Holly Easterling, Mary Jo Green, Dean McManus, Judy Goforth Parker, Wanda Blackwood Scott, David Woerz, Scott Colbert

General Resolution Number 24 - 004

Authorization for Acquisition of Real Property in Garvin County Explanation: This resolution approves the Chickasaw Nation’s request to acquire real property, in Paoli, Garvin County, Oklahoma, described as: A tract of land in the N/2 NW/4 NE/4 of Section 16, Township 4 North, Range 1 West, I.B.M., Garvin County, OK, further described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said N/2 NW/4 NE/4, Thence N89E56’00” E, along the section line, a distance of 717.26 feet to the point of beginning;
Thence S 00E04’00” E a distance of 85.00 feet; Thence S 89E56’00” W, along I-35 Highway right-ofway a distance of 190.43 feet; Thence S 01E30’56” E, along said Highway right-of-way a distance of 575.37 feet to a point on the South line of said N/2 NW/4 NE/4; said point located 540.74 feet East of the Southwest/ corner of said N/2 NW/4 NE/4;
Thence N 89E56’00” E, along the South line of said N/2 NW/4 NE/4 a distance of 783.12 feet to the Southeast/ corner of said N/2 NW/4 NE/4; Thence N 00E05’51” W, along the East line of said N/2 NW/4 NE/4 a distance of 660.19 feet to the Northeast/corner of said N/2 NW/4 NE/4; Thence South 89E56’00” W a distance of 20.00 feet; Thence S 00E05’51” E a distance of 294.70 feet;
Thence N 89E01’56” W, along an existing fence line, a distance of 177.26 feet;Thence N 16E49’00” W, along said fence line, a distance of 304.42 feet to the North line of said N/2 NW/4 NE/4; Thence S 89E56’00” W, along the section line, a distance of 322.08 feet to the point of beginning, containing approximately10 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 place the property U.S.A. in Trust for the Chickasaw Nation after acquisition, if such action is advantageous.
Requested By: Bill Anoatubby, Governor The Chickasaw Nation
Presented By: Judy Goforth Parker, Committee Chair Land Development Committee To Table
Yes votes: Beth Alexander, Tim Colbert, Holly Easterling, Mary Jo Green, David Woerz, Scott Colbert
No votes: Linda Briggs, Dean McManus, Judy Goforth Parker, Wanda Blackwood Scott

General Resolution Number 24-005

Oil and Gas Lease in Sequoyah and LeFlore Counties (Tribal Tract 139)

Explanation: This resolution approves an Oil and Gas Mining Lease in favor of Sedna Energy, Inc., 4600 Rogers Avenue, Ft. Smith, AR 72903, who has submitted an acceptable bid of $75.00 per acre for a total bonus of $30,441.75, of which the Chickasaw Nation shall receive $3,805.22, on property belonging to the Cherokee, Chickasaw, and Choctaw Nations described as Section 13, Township 10 North, Range 26 East, Sequoyah & LeFlore Counties, Oklahoma, USA IN TRUST for the Cherokee Nation, The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, and the Chickasaw Nation containing 70.31 acres, more or less, for a primary term of three (3) years with a $3.00 per acre annual rental for a total of $1,217.67 of which the Chickasaw Nation will receive $152.21 per annum, and a royalty rate of 18.75%.
Requested By: Bill Anoatubby, Governor
Presented By: Judy Goforth Parker, Committee Chair Land Development Committee
Yes votes: Beth Alexander, Linda Briggs, Tim Colbert, Holly Easterling, Mary Jo Green, Dean McManus, Judy Goforth Parker, Wanda Blackwood Scott, David Woerz, Scott Colbert

General Resolution Number 24-006

Oil and Gas Lease in Sequoyah and LeFlore Counties (Tribal Tract 140) Explanation: This resolution approves an Oil and Gas Mining Lease in favor of Sedna Energy, Inc., 4600 Rogers Avenue, Ft. Smith, AR 72903, who has submitted an acceptable bid of $207.00 per acre for a total bonus of $14,554.17, of which the Chickasaw Nation shall receive $1,819.27, on property belonging to the Cherokee, Chickasaw, and Choctaw Nations described as Section 24, Township 10 North, Range 26 East, Sequoyah & LeFlore Counties, Oklahoma, USA IN TRUST for the Cherokee Nation, The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, and the Chickasaw Nation containing 70.31 acres, more or less, for a primary term of three (3) years with a $3.00 per acre annual rental for a total of $210.93 of which the Chickasaw Nation will receive $26.37 per annum, and a royalty rate of 18.75%.
Requested By: Bill Anoatubby, Governor
Presented By: Judy Goforth Parker, Committee Chair Land Development Committee
Yes votes: Beth Alexander, Linda Briggs, Tim Colbert, Holly Easterling, Mary Jo Green, Dean McManus, Judy Goforth Parker, Wanda Blackwood Scott, David Woerz, Scott Colbert

General Resolution Number 24-007

Utility Easement in Stephens County Explanation: This resolution approves a ten foot (10’) utility easement and a 22 foot (22’) utility easement to the City of Duncan, Oklahoma, a municipal corporation, for constructing, maintaining and operating public utilities across property owned by the Chickasaw Nation, described as follows: the East 10 feet of the West Six (6) acres of the SW/4 of SE/4 of SE/4 of Section 19, Township 1 North, Range 7 West, of the Indian Meridian, Stephens County, Oklahoma, and a 22 feet utility easement being 11 feet on either side of a centerline described as: Beginning at a point 184.09 feet N89E58’29”E and 40 feet North of the Southwest corner of the SW/4 of SE/4 of SE/4 of Section 19, Township 1 North, Range 7 West of the Indian Meridian, Stephens County, Oklahoma; thence North a distance of 470.22 feet to a point. Compensation for these utility easements is waived for providing utility services to the Duncan Senior Site.
Requested By: Bill Anoatubby, Governor The Chickasaw Nation
Presented By: Judy Goforth Parker, Committee Chair Land Development Committee
Yes votes: Beth Alexander, Linda Briggs, Tim Colbert, Holly Easterling, Mary Jo Green, Dean McManus, Judy Goforth Parker, Wanda Blackwood Scott, David Woerz, Scott Colbert

General Resolution Number 24-008

Seismic Permit in Garvin County (Bedré Chocolate Factory) Explanation: This resolution approves a seismic permit in favor of Eagle Land and Minerals Company, 222 E. Sheridan Avenue Ste. 6, Oklahoma City, OK 73104, for a seismic permit across property belonging to the Chickasaw Nation for an access fee of $7.00 per acre for a total of $70.00, of which the Chickasaw Nation will receive $70.00, for a term commencing on June 22, 2006 (the “Effective Date”), regardless of the actual date of execution, and shall terminate on or before December 31, 2007, if the Grantee fails to commence seismic operations.
Requested By: Bill Anoatubby, Governor
Presented By: Judy Goforth Parker, Committee Chair Land Development Committee
Yes votes: Beth Alexander, Linda Briggs, Tim Colbert, Holly Easterling, Mary Jo Green, Dean McManus, Judy Goforth Parker, Wanda Blackwood Scott, David Woerz, Scott Colbert

Permanent Resolution Number 24-001

Amendments to Title 3, Chapter 2 of the Chickasaw Nation Code (Beverage Control Act)

Explanation: This resolution rescinds and repeals all sections of Title 3, Chapter 2 and approves and adopts new sections to be codified therein as the “Beverage Control Act of 2007.” The new Beverage Control Act will meet all the current needs of the Chickasaw Nation and will satisfy all federal requirements. Further, this resolution adds criminal statutes to Title 5 of the Chickasaw Nation Code for purposes of enforcing the Beverage Control Act of 2007.
Requested By: Bill Anoatubby, Governor
Presented By: Steve Woods, Committee Chair Legislative Committee
Yes votes: Beth Alexander, Linda Briggs, Tim Colbert, Holly Easterling, Mary Jo Green, Dean McManus, Wanda Blackwood Scott, David Woerz, Scott Colbert
No votes: Judy Goforth Parker