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Western Cherokee Tribal Council Minutes for 12 February 2005 at Salem, Missouri
1. Call to Order / Opening Ceremony
2. Roll call to confirm quorum
Others Present Out of Order Item Nomination for Tribal Council Secretary Gail McElfresh Motion to accept by Councilmen Ellis 2nd by Councilman Watson Councilmen Sischo Y Councilmen Watson Y Councilmen Cover Y Councilmen Ellis Y 3. Reading of Minutes from last meeting (s)
11 December 2004 Motion to accept by Councilmen Ellis the 12-11-04, 10-9-04, 08-14-04 minutes and to place them in permanent record with the allowance to fix type errors before publishing 2nd by Councilmen Cover Councilmen Sischo A Councilmen Watson Y Councilmen Cover Y Councilmen Ellis Y 4. Elders Concerns None Voiced 5. Hearing of the People Cub Scout Group 430 made an introduction and expressed interest in use of culture center gym for activities 6. Reports from: Family Preservation Chief Summers recommended Councilmen Ellis be placed with the Family Preservation Program Motion to accept James Ellis by Councilmen Watson 2nd by Councilmen Sischo Councilmen Sischo Y Councilmen Watson Y Councilmen Cover Y Councilmen Ellis A
Enrollment Motion to accept all reports as written by Councilmen Cover 2nd by Councilmen Watson Councilmen Sischo Y Councilmen Watson Y Councilmen Cover Y Councilmen Ellis Y 7. Old Business: Informing Tribal Members of meetings and actions Conformation of poll votes
29th day of December 2004 2nd Councilmen Watson Councilmen Sischo Y, Councilmen Watson Y Councilmen Cover Y, Councilmen Ellis Y Motion to accept and to place into record by Councilmen Watson 2nd by Councilmen Sischo Councilmen Sischo Y Councilmen Watson Y Councilmen Cover Y Councilmen Ellis Y Discussion for public relations person Chief Summers and Vice Chief John Watson Suggested Mike Green for that position issue tabled for more consideration 8. New Business: Election Board Appointments & Discussions Chief Summer’s appointment of Geneva Merritt to the Election Board Motion by Councilmen Ellis to accept Geneva Merritt to the Election Board 2nd by Councilmen Watson Councilmen Sischo Y Councilmen Watson Y Councilmen Cover Y Councilmen Ellis Y Tribal Council recommendation of Richard Lerssen to the Election Board Motion by Councilmen Watson to accept Richard Lerssen to the Election Board 2nd Councilmen Sischo Councilmen Sischo Y Councilmen Watson Y Councilmen Cover Y Councilmen Ellis Y_ Standard Operating Procedure proposed changes Chapter 6 E. Swearing in of elected officials Make recommendation to change from the October Meeting to the December Meeting, also requiring mandatory orientation to be completed before taking the oath of office. Asking to be tabled until April meeting and to be presented in resolution form. 11 B. Challenged Ballots Look at word changes; suggest tabling to the April meeting to be presented in resolution form. Motion by Councilmen Ellis to be table changes until April meeting when they should be presented in resolution form. 2nd by Councilmen Sischo Councilmen Sischo Y Councilmen Watson Y Councilmen Cover Y Councilmen Ellis Y Discussion to create / fund a central inner office mailing center Motion by Councilmen Ellis to discuss and create a central mailing center 2nd by Councilmen Cover Councilmen Sischo Y Councilmen Watson Y Councilmen Cover Y Councilmen Ellis Y Department of Enrollment Appointments Chief Summer’s appointment of Gail McElfresh to the Department of Enrollment Motion by Councilmen Cover to accept Gail McElfresh to the Department of Enrollment 2nd by Councilmen Watson Councilmen Sischo Y Councilmen Watson Y Councilmen Cover Y Councilmen Ellis Y Chief Summer’s appointment of Geneva Merritt to the Department of Enrollment Motion by Councilmen Cover to accept Geneva Merritt to the Department of Enrollment 2nd Councilmen Watson Councilmen Sischo Y Councilmen Watson Y Councilmen Cover Y Councilmen Ellis Y Chief Summer’s appointment of Janeen Reinbott to the Department of Enrollment Motion by Councilmen Cover to accept Janeen Reinbott to the Department of Enrollment 2nd by Councilmen Watson Councilmen Sischo Y Councilmen Watson Y Councilmen Cover Y Councilmen Ellis Y Executive Office Vice Chief Watson, Family Preservation proposal the family circle group/program Tabled until April Meeting Vice Chief Watson, Proposal allowing Western Cherokee communities to be able to work under 501C3 Non for Profit. To be placed in Western Cherokee Traditional Principals. Motion by Councilmen Ellis to accept vice Chief Watson’s’ Proposal 2nd by Councilmen Sisco Councilmen Sischo Y Councilmen Watson Y Councilmen Cover Y Councilmen Ellis Y Resolution appointing a Delegate to represent the Western Cherokee to open communication(s) with the California Cherokee. Motion by Councilmen Ellis to accept said resolution 2nd by Councilmen Cover Councilmen Sischo Y Councilmen Watson Y Councilmen Cover Y Councilmen Ellis Y Other New Business Community definition for the Traditional Principals Section 09.001 Motion by Councilmen Cover to accept Traditional Principals Section 09.001 2nd by Councilmen Sischo Councilmen Sischo Y Councilmen Watson Y Councilmen Cover Y Councilmen Ellis Motion by Councilmen Cover to accept Responsibilities of Section 09.002 2nd Councilmen Sischo Councilmen Sischo Y Councilmen Watson Y Councilmen Cover Y Councilmen Ellis Y Motion by Councilmen Cover to appropriate Funds to the Tribal Service’s Center. 2nd by Councilmen Sischo Councilmen Sischo Y Councilmen Watson Y_ Councilmen Cover Y Councilmen Ellis Y Motion by Councilmen Ellis to give Events Committee the authority to schedule events in the gymnasium communities, organizations or Individuals and assigning fees 2nd by Councilmen Sischo Councilmen Sischo Y Councilmen Watson Y Councilmen Cover Y Councilmen Ellis Y
10. Any Discussion From: Closed Session Western Cherokee BUSINESS
1. Meeting called to order ® 1:50 P.M. 2. Roll call for all present Absent 3. Approval of minutes from December 11 2004 meeting. A motion to accept August 14,October 9, and December 11 2004 minutes was made by Vice Chief John Watson, second by Councilman James Ellis. Roll call vote Yea Councilman, Jeff Cover, Trampus Watson, James Ellis, Chief Jerry Summers, Vice Chief John Watson, Proxy vote By Councilman Bill Sischo. Ney 0. 4. Financial Report Read by Vice Chief John Watson. A motion to except financial report was made by Councilman James Ellis, second by Councilman Trampus Watson. Roll call vote Yea Councilman, Trampus Watson, Jeff Cover, James Ellis, Chief Jerry Summers, Vice Chief John Watson, Proxy vote by Councilman Bill Sischo. Ney 0. 5. Old Business A) Report on taxes. Read and removed from agenda. 6. New Business A) To accept big river community to be able to work under 501©3 Non for Profit. There was a motion to remove from agenda made by Vice Chief John Watson, second by Councilman James Ellis. Roll call vote Yea Councilman, Trampus Watson, Jeff Cover, James Ellis, Chief Jerry Summers, Vice Chief John Watson, Proxy vote by Councilman Bill Sischo. Ney 0. B) Purchasing of Long Distance Services for Office. A motion to purchase long distance services for The Western Cherokee Tribal Services Center was made by Councilman James Ellis, second by Trampus Watson. Roll call vote Yea Councilman, Trampus Watson, Jeff Cover, James Ellis, Chief Jerry Summers, Vice Chief John Watson, Proxy Vote by Councilman Bill Sischo. Ney 0. C) Poll votes taken on December 29th 2004. A motion to accept poll votes was made by Vice Chief John Watson, second by Councilman James Ellis. Yea Councilman James Ellis, Jeff Cover, Trampus Watson, Chief Jerry Summers, Vice Chief John Watson, Proxy Vote by Councilman Bill Sischo. Ney 0. D) Appropriation for The Western Cherokee Tribal Services Center of $150.00. There was a motion to appropriate $150.00 to the Western Cherokee Services center was made by Vice Chief John Watson, second by Trampus Watson. Roll call vote Yea Councilman, Trampus Watson, Jeff Cover, James Ellis, Chief Jerry Summers, Vice Chief John Watson, Proxy by Councilman Bill Sischo. Ney 0. E) Resolution to create/ Fund, Central mailing service. A motion to remove from the agenda was made by Vice Chief John Watson, second by Councilman, James Ellis. Roll call vote Yea Councilman, Trampus Watson, Jeff Cover, James Ellis, Chief Jerry Summers, Vice Chief John Watson, Proxy vote by Councilman Bill Sischo. Ney 0. 7. Any discussion from all present- Yes Grants- There was a grant received of $100.00 from the Area Round Up. A motion to let the Powwow Committee to be able to submit for grants on the powwow. And a report be given the Executive office and Council. Motion was made by Vice Chief John Watson, second by Councilman James Ellis. Roll call vote Yea Councilman, Trampus Watson, Jeff Cover, James Ellis, Chief Jerry Summers, Ney 0. Councilman Bill Sischo absent. 8. Closing Prayer Given By Elder Jim Horton 9. Meeting adjourned ~ 2:19 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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