President Herman Williams, Jr. - Absent
Council Member Glen Gobin – Here (Acting President)
Council Member Stan Jones, Sr. - Here

2) Approval of minutes for the regular Village Council Meeting of April 18, 2006.

Motion made by Stan Jones, Sr. to approve the minutes of the regular Village Council meeting of April 18, 2006 as presented.
Seconded
Questions:
2 For 0 Against
Motion carried

3) Monthly Report

Drug arrest at the outlet mall resulted in eight additional warrants including identity theft and credit card theft. All three individuals went to King County due to large warrants in that County. Vehicle has been confiscated and is being processed to remain with the Tribe.
345 police responses within the Village this month.
Most of the responses were routine. Re-stripping the streets have helped with driver lane confusion.

4) Out of State Travel Request

Motion made by Stan Jones, Sr. to approve the out of state travel for Nina Reece to attend the National Intertribal Tax Conference held the Mystic Lake Casino in Prior Lake, MN August 21-25, 2006 at a cost of $1,849.70 to come from the Quil Ceda Village Administration budget. Seconded
Questions
2 For 0 Against
Motion carried

5) HRO 84 QCV Hiring Variance

Motion made by Stan Jones, Sr. to approve the Tulalip Tribes Resolution No. 2006-120 approving the variance to QCV HRO 84 Ordinance that Quil Ceda Village has the authority to hire/fire for the Village.
Seconded
Questions
2 For 0 Against
Motion carried

6) Labor Relations Discussion

Discussion: John McCoy; Mike Taylor; Chuck James; Patti Gobin; Stan Jones, Sr.; Glen Gobin
Staff has been working with labor to try to work with Tribes to resolve some labor issues. A suggestion was made to create a Tribal labor law. The law could be incorporated at the Village first as a test or the Tribal government could create the labor law and then the Village would follow. The Tribe provides family wage jobs and benefits. What benefits could a Union provide to Tribes? Tribes are taking care of their employees. The Tribe would have to make changes to its policy to change the relationship between its management and laborers. The 10th Circuit has upheld Tribal labor laws. It is unknown how the 9th Circuit will treat the San Manuel case.
The threat or fear is that if San Manuel loses, the Unions could come in to all Tribes. Tribes continue to have their sovereignty whittled away. As a Tribe, we have to stand firm against outside organizations attacking Tribal sovereignty. San Manuel is basing its case on Tribal sovereignty. Unions find jobs for other people they have not found jobs for Tribal people. They only want to come in when Tribes have already provided the jobs.
The Village would be in support of a resolution for the Tribe to move forward with this issue to protect the Tribes sovereignty.
The Tribe needs to have one phone book for all its employees. The Tribe is integrated with all its departments.

7) Boom City Discussion

Discussion: John McCoy; Mike Taylor; Nina Reece; Mel Sheldon; Stan Jones, Sr.; Steve Gobin; Glen Gobin; Shelly Lacy
The Tribe will coordinate with Quil Ceda Village on the insurance requirements. It is requested that the Tulalip Board of Directors, Quil Ceda Village and Boom City come together and roundtable these issues.
The Council could entertain a motion to exempt the area known as Boom City. Boom City stand owners are concerned about their customers and the “No lighting of fireworks Ordinance.” They believe this will affect their sales base. The Village must protect the public safety.

8) Tax Revenue Report

Discussion: Nina Reece; John McCoy; Chuck James;
A report was given on the tax revenue that Quil Ceda Village has generated on its own businesses. Some thought has been given to putting cigarette sales (by the carton) in the gift store at the Casino. The Casino will be brought into a discussion to see if this is viable. (See motion in item #18)

9) QCV Resolution 2006-029

Motion made by Stan Jones, Sr. to approve Quil Ceda Resolution 2006-029 authorizing the transfer of tax revenue from Quil Ceda Village US Bank Tax account to Quil Ceda Village General Fund Money Market Account in the amount of $394,460.33.
Seconded
Questions
2 For 0 Against
Motion carried

10) Contract for Paramatrix

A. Quil Ceda Village Resolution 2006-030 for Professional Services Tabled until June

11) VISA Credit Card for Government Affairs Policy Analyst Resolution 2006-031

Motion made by Stan Jones, Sr. to approve Quil Ceda Village Resolution 2006-031 authorizing request for a Visa credit card to be issued for Suzi Wright, as the Governmental Affairs Policy Analyst, with a limit of $5,000.00 and payment for charges will be from the Quil Ceda Village Governmental Affairs Budget.
Seconded
Questions
2 For 0 Against
Motion carried

12) Out of State Travel Request for Tracie Stevens Ratification of TTT Directive #5 from May 5, 2006

Motion made by Stan Jones, Sr. to ratify Tulalip Tribes Directive 5, May 5, 2006 approving the out of state travel for Tracie Stevens to attend the 14th Annual Great Plains/Midwest Indian Gaming Conference & Trade Show May 22-26, 2006 in Minneapolis, MN at an est. cost of $1,628.30 to come from the Governmental Affairs budget.
Seconded
Questions
2 For 0 Against
Motion carried

 

13) QCV Resolution 2006-032

Motion made by Stan Jones, Sr. to approve Quil Ceda Village Resolution 2006-032 establishing a Nations Bank Investment Sweep Account at Bank of America linked directly to the Quil Ceda Village Accounts Payable Account.

Seconded
Questions: The Village is setting up all their accounts to a zero balance keeping just enough to offset any service charges for each account. An analysis has been done which will improve the interest rate considerable.
2 For 0 Against
Motion carried

No Items

14) Ratification of TTT Directive #4 from May 5, 2006

Motion made by Stan Jones, Sr. to ratify The Tulalip Tribes Board of Directors motion no. 4 from May 5, 2006 which authorizes the purchase of 2000 chairs for the down payment of $14,550.00 and balance of $43,650.00 due August 2006 to come from the Quil Ceda Village Amphitheater budget.

Seconded
Questions
2 For 0 Against
Motion carried

15) Quil Ceda Village Amphitheater Performer Artists Contracts

Motion made by Stan Jones, Sr. to approve QCV Resolution No. 2006-033 authorizing a performing artist contract between the Tulalip Amphitheatre and the Beach Boys to perform on June 11, 2006 at a cost of $60,000 with funding to come from the Amphitheatre 2006 budget.
Seconded
Questions
2 For 0 Against
Motion carried

Motion made by Stan Jones, Sr. to approve QCV Resolution No. 2006-034 authorizing a performing artist contract between the Tulalip Amphitheatre and the Julio Iglesias Creative Artist Agency for Julio Iglesias to perform on August 8, 2006 at a cost of $65,000 with funding to come from the Amphitheatre 2006 budget.
Seconded
Questions
2 For 0 Against
Motion carried

Motion made by Stan Jones, Sr. to approve QCV Resolution No. 2006-035 authorizing a performing artist contract between the Tulalip Amphitheatre and the William Morris Agency for Peter Frampton to perform on August 17, 2006 at a cost of $52,500 with funding to come from the Amphitheatre 2006 budget.
Seconded
Questions
2 For 0 Against
Motion carried

16) Ratification of TTT Directive #18 from May 5, 2006

Motion made by Stan Jones, Sr. to ratify the Tulalip Board of Directors motion no. 5 of May 5, 2006 approving the out of state travel request for Peter Mills and Patti Gobin to attend the 2006 ICSC Spring Convention International Council For Shopping Centers in Las Vegas, NV May 21-24, 2006, cost to come from the Economic Development budget.
Seconded
Questions
2 For 0 Against
Motion carried

17) Designation of New Liquor Store within Quil Ceda Village

Discussion: Cal Taylor; Stan Jones, Sr.; Glen Gobin; Patti Gobin; Chuck James; Steve Gobin; Peter Mills
The Liquor store needs a commitment from the Village/Tribes to move forward with its plans to build a larger store which will include a wholesale distribution center. It will cost money to begin this process. Current revenue should be enough to support a loan for this proposal. Council is concerned that this area needs to have a little more planning and compatibility with complimentary businesses. Traffic concerns must be considered. This facility needs a larger parking lot. Due to land values, a warehousing facility may need to be located off-site. I-5 exposure will be key to the success of the project. Demographics are important. The Tribe adds more value than just the lease. It brings taxes and employment. It’s important to build this facility and place it in the right place. Start the financial review and a complete marketing study to see what additional revenues that might be out there.

Motion made by Stan Jones, Sr. to move forward with a study on liquor sales and a location within Quil Ceda Village and bring it back within 90 days.
Seconded
Questions: Study needs to include how much more revenue will be brought in, a business plan, a marketing plan, how large the warehouse needs to be and the location for both. The master plan for the Village needs to be included. Businesses must be complimentary.
2 For 0 Against
Motion carried

QCV Resolution 2006-036 designating and reserving approximately 2 ½ acres of land within the South Power Center, specifically the NE corner for the purpose of constructing a stand along Liquor Store Facility which shall accommodate the growing need to keep higher inventory on hand to provide for the Casinos and the hotel/convention center.

18) Motion made by Stan Jones, Sr. to move forward with cigarette sales in the Casino and Bingo facilities with all the rules and regulations necessary to accommodate this and to allow the staff to move forward with preparing a wholesale licensing agreement.

Seconded
2 For 0 Against
Motion carried

19) Microtel Hotel Update

Discussion: Patti Gobin; Peter Mills; Glen Gobin; Leo Joinette; Stan Jones, Sr.; Chuck James
What is the Council’s direction regarding Microtel? The Village doesn’t have the extra water to extend to businesses outside their boundaries. The tax base issues need to be resolved before utility services can be extended to non-tribal businesses. Council would like staff is to meet with Microtel representatives and have a workup prepared before they meet with the full Tribal Board of Directors.

20) Marine Matrix Lease

Discussion: Patti Gobin
Who will pay for the utilities for the Marine Matrix facility? The budget needs to be re-worked to include the construction costs and the utilities costs.

21) Hotel Project Update-Executive Session

Motion made by Stan Jones, Sr. to adjourn the regular Quil Ceda Village meeting at 12:41 p.m.

Minutes approved at the regular Village Council meeting of June 20, 2006.