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Meeting of the Council of the Western Cherokee
1. Call to Order / Opening Ceremony Given by: Elder Horton
2. Roll call to confirm
quorum Elder Jim Horton Present 3. Reading of Minutes from last meeting Motion By Councilmen Ellis: To Table the approval of the minutes of 07-14-2004 and 10-09-2004 until review of all documents and video with a poll vote to be announced . 2nd Councilmen Cover Councilmen Sischo A, Councilmen Watson Yes, Councilmen Cover Yes, Councilmen Ellis Yes 4. Elders Concerns ? Barbara Lindsey (One Nations Issue) No Action Taken 5. Hearing of the People None on agenda 7. Reports from: ? Family Preservation ? Department of Enrollment Motion By Councilmen Cover to appropriate $100.00 to the Department of Enrollment as requested by the Department. 2nd Councilmen Watson Councilmen Sischo A, Councilmen Watson Yes, Councilmen Cover Yes, Councilmen Ellis Yes ? Election Board Motion by Councilmen Watson: To reduce candidate filing fees to $50.00 for Chief and Vice Chief and $25.00 for Tribal Council 2nd Councilmen Cover Councilmen Sischo A, Councilmen Watson Yes, Councilmen Cover Yes, Councilmen Ellis Yes ? Restoration Committee ? Event Committee ? Communities/Bands Motion by Councilmen Cover to accept reports 2nd Councilmen Watson Councilmen Sischo A, Councilmen Watson Yes, Councilmen Cover Yes, Councilmen Ellis Yes 8. Old Business:
Informing Tribal Members of
meetings and actions
Conclusion of recall
(Sponsored by Elder Bea Foster)
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Conformation of poll vote October 9 2004,
not to pursue recall charges Councilmen Sischo No Councilmen Watson Yes Councilmen Cover Yes Councilmen Ellis Yes
Motion to accept Councilmen
Cover Councilmen Sischo A, Councilmen Watson Yes, Councilmen Cover Yes, Councilmen Ellis Yes Conformation of poll vote Poll Vote 11-28-04 Motion by Councilmen Ellis: To sell concessions at a public auction on Dec 4, in return to place a bid in attempt to buy, an up right commercial freezer . 2nd Councilmen Watson Councilmen Sischo Abst. Councilmen Watson Yes Councilmen Cover Yes Councilmen Ellis yes Motion to accept Councilmen Watson 2nd Councilmen Cover Councilmen Sischo A, Councilmen Watson Yes, Councilmen Cover Yes, Councilmen Ellis Yes Funds were not raised, freezer was donated to the Tribe by Susie Bailey Proposed Constitutional Amendment(s) ? Deputy Chief to Vice Chief: changing Deputy Chief to Vice Chief Read Insert B: Constitutional Amendment changing Deputy Chief to Vice Chief First Reading by: Chief Summers Second Reading by: Chief Summers Motion by Councilmen Cover To: Accept as written, Sponsored by Chief Jerry Summers the amendment to the Constitution changing the word Deputy Chief to Vice Chief in all places needed. 2nd Councilmen Watson Councilmen Sischo A, Councilmen Watson Yes, Councilmen Cover Yes, Councilmen Ellis Yes Confidential Contracts Motion by Councilmen Ellis To: Drop from agenda and to follow Traditional Principals, this is to be added to the Traditional Principals on next agenda. 2nd Councilmen Cover Councilmen Sischo A, Councilmen Watson Yes, Councilmen Cover Yes, Councilmen Ellis Yes 9. New Business: Appropriation of funds for all offices of the Tribal Services center Funds needed for stamps, Binder materials, and other items. Motion by Councilmen Watson To: Approve the needed funding to be given to the designated areas, in addition will be the revolving cost to issue photo ID cards. 2nd Councilmen Cover Councilmen Sischo A, Councilmen Watson Yes, Councilmen Cover Yes, Councilmen Ellis Yes Discussion for public relations person Motion by Councilmen Ellis To: Table for review until next meeting. Report to be given by the Executive Office. 2nd Councilmen Watson Councilmen Sischo A, Councilmen Watson Yes, Councilmen Cover Yes, Councilmen Ellis Yes Traditional Principals Organization of and collective start of all past resolutions to place and organize within the Traditional Principals, where they apply. DC Watson Sponsor Motion by Councilmen Ellis To: Accept as written, with noted changes, adding the Department Of Enrollment then changing the number of the chapters, that the organization of Traditional Principals shall begin. 2nd Councilmen Cover Councilmen Sischo A, Councilmen Watson Yes, Councilmen Cover Yes, Councilmen Ellis Yes Tribal Treasure Nomination By Chief Summers for Roberta Miller To be our Tribal Treasure Motion by Councilmen Ellis To: Accept Chief Summers nomination Of Mrs. Miller for this position. 2nd Councilmen Watson Councilmen Sischo A, Councilmen Watson Yes, Councilmen Cover Yes, Councilmen Ellis Yes Reimbursements Motion by Councilmen Ellis : To reimburse Vice Chief Watson for the amount of $125.00 for the purchase of computers and other items purchased as auction. 2nd Councilmen Watson Councilmen Sischo A, Councilmen Watson Yes, Councilmen Cover Yes, Councilmen Ellis Yes Recording Of Documents Motion by Councilmen Ellis: To accept the documents received by the Executive Office, in reference to Laurie Spencer, be placed in her permanent record, also it be noted that there was no action of recall against Mrs. Spencer. 2nd Councilmen Cover Councilmen Sischo A, Councilmen Watson Yes, Councilmen Cover Yes, Councilmen Ellis Yes Oath (s) of office given to: Mark Sanders who was appointed as Sergeant of Arms 10-09-2004 Roberta Miller who was appointed as Tribal Treasure 12-11-2004 10. Any Discussion From: ? Executive ? Elders ? Council Members Closed Session No action taken
Western Cherokee Business 1. Roll Call Present: Absent: 2. Meeting called to order @ 3: 50 P. M... 3. Roll Call Vote for all present- all present listed above. 4. Chief Jerry Summers turned the meeting over to Vice Chief John Watson. 5. Approval of the meeting minutes from August 14 2004 and October 9 2004. A) Vice Chief John Watson read August 14 2004 minutes. There was a motion to except August minutes with amendments by Councilman Trampus Watson, second by Councilman Jeff Cover. Roll call vote yea Councilman Trampus Watson, Jeff Cover, James Ellis, Vice Chief John Watson, and Secretary Lisa Thompson. Ney 0 B) Vice Chief John Watson read October 9 2004. There was a motion by Councilman Trampus Watson, second by Councilman Jeff Cover to accept October minutes with amendments. Yea Councilman Trampus Watson, Jeff Cover, James Ellis, Vice Chief John Watson, and Secretary Lisa Thompson. Ney 0 6. Financial Report given by Vice Chief John Watson. There was a motion to except the financial report by Councilman Jeff Cover, second by Councilman Trampus Watson. Yea Councilman Trampus Watson, Jeff Cover, James Ellis, Vice Chief John Watson, and Secretary Lisa Thompson. Ney 0 7. Old Business A) To sell property known as Cherokee Village in AR. There was a motion to except a reasonable offer on the property in AR with who ever buys it pays the taxes made by Councilman Trampus Watson, second by Councilman Jeff Cover. Yea Councilman Trampus Watson, Jeff Cover, James Ellis, Vice Chief John Watson, and Secretary Lisa Thompson. Ney 0 B) The agreement between the Western Cherokee and the Big River Community. There was a motion to open for discussion by Councilman Jeff Cover, second by Councilman Trampus Watson. Roll call vote. Yea Councilman James Ellis, Trampus Watson, Jeff Cover, Vice Chief John Watson, and Secretary Lisa Thompson. Ney 0 2nd Motion was 3 remove from agenda till The Big River Community comes forward made by Councilman Trampus Watson, second by Councilman Jeff Cover. Roll call ‘ote. Yea Councilman Trampus Watson, Jeff Cover, James Ellis, Vice Chief John Watson, and Secretary Lisa Thompson. Ney 08. New Business A) Consideration of Treasurer There was a motion to accept Roberta Miller as treasurer for the Corporation by Councilman James Ellis, second by Councilman Trampus Watson. Yea Councilman Trampus Watson, Jeff Cover, James Ellis, Vice Chief John Watson, and Secretary Lisa Thompson. Ney 0 B) 1.) Resolution to fund the Events Committee for $250.00. Motion to fund the resolution was made by Councilman Trampus Watson, second by Councilman Jeff Cover. Roll call vote. Yea Councilman Trampus Watson, Jeff Cover, James Ellis, Vice Chief John Watson, Secretary Lisa Thompson. Ney 0. 2.) Resolution to fund the Western Cherokee Tribal Services Center for $150.00. Motion to fund the resolution was made by Councilman Trampus Watson, second by Councilman Jeff Cover. Yea Councilman Trampus Watson, Jeff Cover, James Ellis, Vice Chief John Watson, Secretary Lisa Thompson. Ney 0. 3.) Resolution to fund the Enrollment Department for $100.00. Motion to fund the resolution was made by Councilman Trampus Watson, second by Councilman Jeff Cover. Yea Councilman Trampus Watson, Jeff Cover, James Ellis, Vice Chief John Watson, Secretary Lisa Thompson. Ney 0.4) Funding for the Cultural Center Cafeteria Remodeling Motion to fund the Cultural Center Cafeteria with $800.00 was made by Councilman Trampus Watson, second by Councilman Jeff Cover. Roll call vote. Yea Councilman Trampus Watson, Jeff Cover, James Ellis, Vice Chief John Watson, and Secretary Lisa Thompson. Ney 0 C) Repayment of We loan for the Haunted House. Motion to repay loan for the Haunted House was made by Councilman James Ellis, second by Councilman Trampus Watson. Roll call vote. Yea Councilman Trampus Watson, Jeff Cover, James Ellis, Vice Chief John Watson, and Secretary Lisa Thompson. Ney 0 D) Discussion for funding for Tribal Services Center — Photo ID, all departments excluding Enrollment. Motion to fund the Western Cherokee Photo ID as a revolving fund to be paid as needed. Made by Councilman James Ellis, second by Councilman Jeff Cover. Roll callvote. Yea Councilman Trampus Watson, Jeff Cover, James Ellis, Vice Chief John Watson, and Secretary Lisa Thompson. Ney 0 E) Phelps County Real Estate Taxes of $110.80 Motion to pay Phelps County Real Estate Taxes of $110.80 made by Councilman James Ellis, second by Councilman Jeff Cover. Roll call vote. Yea Councilman Trampus Watson, Jeff Cover, James Ellis, Vice Chief John Watson, and Secretary Lisa Thompson. Ney 0 F) Dent County Real Estate Tax of $144.89. A motion to pay the Dent County Real Estate Taxes of $144.89 made by Councilman James Ellis, second by Councilman Trampus Watson. Roll call vote. Yea Councilman Trampus Watson, Jeff Cover, James Ellis, Vice Chief John Watson, and Secretary Lisa Thompson. Ney 0 G) Paying back for the purchase of three computers, server, two monitors, laser printer, coffee pot, and warmer for $125.00. There was a motion to pay back the purchase of the three computers, server, two monitors, laser printer, coffee pot, and warmer for $125.00 made by Councilman Jeff Cover, second by Councilman Trampus Watson. Roll call vote. Yea Councilman Trampus Watson, Jeff Cover, James Ellis, Vice Chief John Watson, and Secretary Lisa Thompson. Ney 0 J) ADD IN- Amendment to Corporate by laws read by Vice Chief John Watson. A motion to make this Amendment to Corporate by-laws was made by Councilman Trampus Watson, second by Councilman Jeff Cover. Roll call vote. Yea Councilman Trampus Watson, Jeff Cover, James Ellis, Vice Chief John Watson, and Secretary Lisa Thompson. Ney 0 K) $30.00 donation. 9. Any discussion from all present- None 10. Closing Prayer offered by Elder Jim Horton 11. Meeting adjourned @ 4:51 P.M.
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Even if it's not good new. Over $22,000 and no accounting for it! COURT RULES IN FAVOR OF SUMMERS, WATSON & WESTERN CHEROKEE 3 TIMES As of this date the defendants and their associates have not surrendered Western Cherokee Property as stipulated in two court orders and supported in the Stipulation and Order. What are the fundamental differences between the thinking of the Plaintiffs Jerry Summers, John Watson and the Western Cherokee a Missouri Non-Profit and the Defendants, Unincorporated Association claim and filing with the court. See the legal differences between being a Organized Group Vs. Unincorporated Association. Proof is in their filing with the court Click Here to read PDF file. A court order did state that Chief Jerry Summers and Vice Chief John Watson have been found to be the true officials of the Western Cherokee. This should clearly show the defendants and associates were wrong in their take over attempt but they continue to refuse to abide by the Court Order. By a court ordered election which the defendants controlled they are now legally in control of the Western Cherokee future. Many people believe this ordered election was due to a filing by Timothy Spencer which was a threat of upward of 100 men, women and children would die defending the property if the judge held his ruling.
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