1) Motion made by Stan Jones, Sr. to approve the agenda for the regular Village Council meeting of February 28, 2007.

Seconded
Questions: General Manager requests to move the TDS item to the top of the agenda.
Motion by Stan Jones, Sr. to amend the agenda with TDS being placed at the top of the agenda.
Seconded
3 For 0 Against
Motion carried

2) FYI- Site Preparation and Building Update

Discussion: Mike Alva, Steve Gobin, Patti Gobin, Stan Jones, Sr., Chuck James, Glen Gobin, Tom McKinsey, Travis Hill, Carlos Echevarria,
The TDS site for the storage facility is being prepped and will be ready for utilities. The traffic from the TDS and customers will crowd the site. Considerable discussion on the use of the road referred to as the PUD road and the west extension to 88th Way. Council needs to make a decision so that utilities can be placed. The GM’s and BOD will need to discuss where the site should be. This area is set aside for this purpose. Space is set aside at the north end of the Village for an administration site and public safety building. If a metal building can be hidden then the recommended site will work. There is a need for a new Village master plan. The master plan needs to be developed for the area west of 27th Avenue. This topic has been brought to the Village Council many times before. The Council and BOD understand this is an urgent need. Council is concerned that the original needs are not being met with these two buildings. Utility and Maintenance staff are in need of a restroom and shower along with a maintenance building which is what brought us to this table but they are not getting their needs met in these proposals. The sludge building is currently out for bid. Is the storage building compatible with the retail space across from it? Is there a loading dock? The government side will have one. There are two options with the government needs discussed but the Village and Casino needs have not been outlined. At this site being discussed will it be off of 88th and 27th? Most of the Utility connections are on the corner of 27th and 88th. This is the shorter path. Staff has been getting bids for the infrastructure, separate for the TDS building. Have funds been located for the parking lot? There is funding for paving. There are 3 considerations. The building can not be moved any closer to the road for safety issues. The project will take approximately 9 months. There is a design and site preparation plans for this project. The traffic on 88th and 27th has increased. Has there been discussion for a traffic signal? This is in the works. Semi-trucks would have difficulty turning at the intersection without a signal. This is a FYI: Staff needs to add a left turn lane. The radius needs to be further discussed. The traffic pattern needs to be looked at for Rainwater Road. We need to look at alternate routes for tribal members. The development for 88th and Rainwater road will need to be considered. Shelco has a lease to access through Rainwater Road. A review of the lease conditions would need to be discussed. The permits have been taken care of. The fire lane and parking could be routed through the plant site. The storage facility should continue to go where staff have outlined.

Motion made by Stan Jones, Sr. to approve the general location as presented for the storage facility.
Seconded
Questions: There is a resolution that needs to be rescinded for the land use plan. This would need to be re-adopted. Is the sludge drying facility going to be place there? The General Manager will coordinate the land use plan for the building. This will be brought to the BOD for discussion. The total building foot print needs to be greater than the north end of the casino.
3 For 0 Against.
Motion carried

3) Motion made by Marlin Fryberg, Jr. to approve the minutes for the regular Village Council meeting of January 16, 2007.

Seconded
Questions
3 For 0 Against
Motion carried

4) Monthly Report

Discussion: Sgt. C. Echevarria, Asst. Chief Bill Williams, Glen Gobin, Marlin Fryberg, Jr., Chuck James,
Handout provided to Council. How many officers do you have? There are currently 24 officers, 5 are dedicated specifically to the Village. Tribal Police respond to calls from tribal and non tribal. Does the Police Department receive revenue from traffic stops and if so how much is it? The fees are paid to the Tribal Court but how much is not known by these officers. When was police force for the Village established? The Village Police force was established in 2005 with 5 officers. The Village has an officer on duty within the Village at all times.

FYI-December Staff Travel Report

Handout

5) Motion made by Marlin Fryberg, Jr. to approve Resolution No. 2007-013 authorizing the transfer of Quil Ceda Village Tax Revenue from the Tax Revenue account to Quil Ceda Village General Fund account in the amount of $175,844.16.

Seconded
Questions
3 For 0 Against
Motion carried

Handout for January Financial Reports
Discussion: Nina Reece, Glen Gobin, Chuck James, Steve Gobin, Cal Taylor, Patti Gobin,
The revenue showing is from taxes. Sewer and water bills bi-monthly and will not have revenue until March. This report is through January 31, 2007. The gross sales from both Liquor stores are almost equal expenses are not making the net profit for each different. Sales have exceeded expectations. The funds for Economic development is on the attached spreadsheet. There is a critical need for traffic safety for 88th. A meeting is needed for the 116th overpass funding. The equation needs to be balanced. We need to have a meeting with the consultant ASAP. We need to make the decision soon.

Staff would like direction for the Starbucks location. Are there funds to build a building?

6) Motion made by Marlin Fryberg, Jr. to approve Resolution No. 2007-014 authorizing the new check signers for Quil Ceda Village.

***Need a report from Finance: What accounts were moved from First Heritage to Bank of America in the last two years.
Seconded
Questions: Request to amend the list to change language to Tulalip Board of Directors and Tulalip Tribes General Manager. Council asks for legality of this due to the separate government structure of Quil Ceda Village from the Tulalip Tribes. Legal feels that it is a policy decision. As long as they are not in a position to change or create policy for the Village then it should not be a problem.
Motion to amend by Marlin Fryberg, Jr. to add the language to include the Tulalip Board of Directors and the Tulalip General Manager.
Seconded
Questions
3 For 0 Against
Motion carried

7) Motion made by Marlin Fryberg Jr. to approve Resolution No 2007-015 authorizing the purchase of an automated check signing machine.

Seconded
Questions
3 For 0 Against
Motion carried

8) FYI-Travel to Gila River Wild Horse Resort, March 25-28, 2007

Discussion: Patti Gobin, Michael Taylor, Glen Gobin, Chuck James
Kimberly Lewis with Wildhorse Pass Development who is from Gila River. They are branding their hotel while Tulalip has chosen not to. Ms. Lewis is willing to show people around their facility. NIGA is in Phoenix, Arizona at the end of March. Gila River would like to discuss Tulalip’s development so they are inviting Tulalip Tribal Council to meet with Gila River Tribal Council for at least a day.

9) Motion made by Marlin Fryberg, Jr. to approve Resolution No. 2007-016 ratifying a contract with Lars Sorenson (Consultant) to provide production services for the Tulalip Amphitheatre beginning January 1, 2007 thru December 31, 2007 in an amount not to exceed $55,000 plus expenses not to exceed $2,500 with funding to come from the Amphitheatre budget.

Seconded
Questions
3 For 0 Against
Motion carried

10) FYI-2007 Entertainment Schedule Update

Discussion: Juan Eccavarria
Handout provided which shows a restructuring of the seating area for the amphitheatre. The seating will give the higher type client access to better seating and allows a restructuring a ticket pricing. The Amphitheatre competes with about 50 venues in the area for artists. Tulalip is working on exclusive rights for artists. The amphitheatre has 2250 seats. The artist can up to 200 seats for promotional activities. Information is provided to show research on why these artists were chosen and why they will fit at Tulalip. A good relationship with the agent is critical. The competition is fierce. Many artists want higher numbers of customers than the Amphitheatre can accommodate. The artists make money from sales of merchandising so the fewer clients the lower the sales will be on merchandising. Just being able to meet the artist fee doesn’t mean the artist will come to this size venue.

Tulalip Data Services Department
Moved to the first agenda item

Utilities

11) Motion made by Marlin Fryberg, Jr. to approve Resolution No 2007-017 authorizing a contract with the University of Washington and Dr. H. David Stensel, P.E., a tenured professor of Engineering, to investigate the constituent of the pilot wetland in an amount not to exceed $100,798.00 with funding to come from Special Projects 2007, 2008 & 2009 budgets.

Seconded
Questions
3 For 0 Against
Motion carried

12) Traffic Engineer-Job Description

Discussion: Tom McKinsey, Glen Gobin, Steve Gobin, Patti Gobin, Chuck James
The Village spends in excess of $250,000 a year in traffic consultants. It would be to the Tribes’ advantage to bring an in-house traffic engineer on board full time to meet the needs of the Tribe. This is creating an engineering department. This position will be available to staff to help with current and future planning needs within the Village and the Tribe. The position will network with local cities, counties and the state. Council is in agreement to proceeding with the advertising and hiring the position with funding to come from the Economic Development Consultant budget.

13) FYI-Chemical Refuse Cleanup Update

Motion made by Marlin Fryberg, Jr. to adjourn the regular Village Council meeting of February 28, 2007 at 12:00 noon.
Seconded
Questions
3 For 0 Against
Motion carried

Minutes approved at the regular Village Council meeting of April 17, 2007.