President Herman Williams, Jr.-Present
Council Member Glen Gobin-Present
Council Member Stan Jones, Sr.-Absent
Ex Officio Mel Sheldon-Present
Ex Officio Marlin Fryberg, Jr-Present
Ex Officio Chuck James-Present
Quorum Present

Questions: #10 to be placed at the end of the agenda-Special Projects
2 For 0 Against
Motion carried

2) Approval of minutes for the regular Village Council Meeting of May 16, 2006.

Motion made by Glen Gobin to approve the regular Village Council meeting minutes of May 16, 2006.
Seconded
Questions:
2 For 0 Against
Motion carried

Sworn in by TTT Vice Chairman Mel Sheldon
Herman Williams, Jr.
Glen Gobin
Marlin Fryberg, Jr.

Election of Village President- Sworn in by
Glen Gobin nominated Herman Williams, Jr.
Seconded
Herman Williams, Jr. accepts the position of Quil Ceda Village President.
Sworn in by TTT Vice Chairman Mel Sheldon

3) Monthly Report-No Report Available

4) Motion made by Glen Gobin to approve Resolution No. 2006-036 authorizing the Out of State Travel Policy approved by TTT Directive No. 24 on June 2nd, 2006 at a regular Board meeting of the Tulalip Tribes.

Seconded
Questions
3 For 0 Against
Motion carried

5) Staff Travel-FYI

1. Tracie Stevens: Yakima, WA; WIGA meeting; 6-25-26, 2006; cost $459.72
2. Foley Cleveland: Las Vegas, NV; Rights of Way II; 7-25-27, 2006; cost $1,752.00
3. Cara Althoff: San Diego, CA; Human Resources & Management; 7-24-26, 2006; cost $1,983.00
4. Sharon Morken: Los Angeles, CA; National Travel Forum; 6-26-29, 06; cost $1,738.61
5. Greg Keith, William Anchetta, Robert Morris, Anthony Lane: Minneapolis, MN to Hospitality Technology Conference; 6-18-22, 2006; cost $8,436.78
6. Dianne McCormack, Elizabeth Cook: Quintrex Data Services Client Conference; 8-6-9, 2006; Cost $4,089.00

Discussion: Steve Gobin, Herman Williams, Jr., Glen Gobin, Mel Sheldon, Chuck James
Item B: What is the Rights of Way II? This is for easement of right of land bill. The Conference will help Tribes learn to protect their lands in the future. This will be helpful with the jurisdictions.
Item E: Hospitality Technology Conference; Are all departments working together to coordinate hospitality and training? The right people need to be sent. Staff is meeting with the casino/hotel president on how the departments will incorporate and work together on the technology for the hotel.

6) Tax Revenue Report

This is an FYI. A spread sheet provided to council.

7) Motion made by Glen Gobin to Ratify TTT Directive No. 33, Parametrix, approved on June 2, 2006 consenting to a contract with Parametrix to continue to forecast and design future water and wastewater needs of Quil Ceda Village.

Seconded
Questions:
Discussion: Steve Gobin, Mel Sheldon, Chuck James, Glen Gobin
It has become evident at a water meeting, that we have two entities working on this, Parametrix and Brown and Caldwell. We need to come together, so that we are not spending more money than needed. Parametrix was given permission for the sewer and water plant for the Village. They are also working with Brown and Caldwell on the master plan. Staff has been coordinating with both entities for the development of this plan. Brown and Caldwell are looking at storage needs. There is a fiscal analyst that is being done to meet and get a better overall plan. Are there any other companies that could make these analysts for a cheaper price? This plan was done with an hourly rate and cap. If council would like an RFP, it can be presented. The quality and service is well compensated. Brown and Caldwell are doing the water report and Parametrix is assisting with consolidating the information. The water agreements are for the Tribe. The BOD made commitments for this. We gave them time analysis for the next 50 years for the Village that is including what is needed for the water capacity for the future. There are some questions on what we are investing our money in, a bridge plan for the wheeling needs. Do we want to centralize our system or keep the one currently in place? We need to address the other locations that are not included. Brown and Caldwell will provide a report on how to encompass the Tribes’ water needs. The Village and Tribe need to coordinate the time analysis with the funding issues. The master planning documents for housing and the demand analysis need to be addressed. This motion was ratified June 6, 2006 by the TTT BOD.
3 For 0 Against
Motion carried

Discussion: Steve Gobin, Glen Gobin, Shelly Lacy, Chuck James, Mel Sheldon
Why are being issued for new employees still on probation? The General Council voted to end the probation for new hires. Why do these staff members need the cards? The staff will start traveling soon and credit cards will assist staff to cover travel related expenses. Staff recommends these cards for protections.

1) Motion made by Marlin Fryberg to approve Resolution No. 2006-037 authorizing a Visa credit card to be issued for Theresa Sheldon, as the Governmental Affairs Legislative 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: Clarification needed. Is there a credit card policy in place and why is a probationary staff member being issued a credit card? This is an issue on whether staff will be able to take care of themselves financially while they are on travel status. Often this department is requested to travel at the request of the BOD and there is always adequate time to process paper work. This is also a safety issue. Staff could be placed at risk if they are traveling without adequate funding or the ability to secure transportation and lodging. New employees should not be traveling within the first 90 days of hire. Hopefully a BOD would be going to Washington, D.C. with staff to shadow them. The finance department is very diligent on monitoring the bills, staff is given the policy. Council recommends that staff should be granted the cards for travel. Is staff going out there without a shadow? No. The Council would like to meet with staff to go over issues that may arise from travel. All of the credit cards are in the name of The Tulalip Tribes, and will need to go in front of the BOD. Council would like a refresher from Human Resources and legal for the probation period.
3 For 0 Against
Motion carried

2) Motion made by Marlin Fryberg to approve Resolution No. 2006-038 authorizing a Visa credit card to be issued for Deborah Parker, as the Governmental Affairs Legislative 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
3 For 0 Against
Motion carried

Moved to the end of the agenda

3) Chemical Weapon Clean-up Update Closed Session

4) Resolution No. 2006-039 approving the Architectural and Engineering funding for the TDS Building, at a cost not to exceed $100,000 to be funded out of the Tulalip Tribes Strategic Plan.

Discussion: Leo Joinette, Steve Gobin, Glen Gobin, Dory Roanhorse, Dr. Erdly, Herman Williams, Jr. Peter Mills, Judy Gobin, Mel Sheldon, Chuck James
There are no funds in the strategic plan budget for this budget. This was an anticipated plan that took place when the museum started construction. The space is not adequate at this time. This will need to be worked out for the space needs and money/budgeting for this plan. The money left over from the poles could be used. Staff will not know what is left over in the budget until late June or early July. Council stated on record for the course, the QCV Administration building will be by the WA. State Patrol building. The TDS budget had $200,000 in its 2005 budget for this but those monies went back to the general fund. The entities need to work together to coordinate everyone’s needs. Council needs to make the decision. This is a resource issue. Meetings have been held between departments. This is a need that includes the Tribe it is not just a Village issue. But ultimately, no department has this in their current budget. Have staff addressed where all of the storage facilities currently in use are located? Council has requested in the past for reports. The building should be used for the entire tribe and built with the right amount of space and amenities. Council recommends that staff move forward with something. Either staff will work together or Council will need to make the decision. A budget will need to be prepared for storage needs. The money will come from the unspent funds from the PUD strategic plan budget.

5) Motion made by Glen Gobin approving the Architectural and Engineering funding for the TDS Building at a cost not to exceed $100,000, to be funded out of the Tulalip Tribes Strategic Plan PUD Substation line item.

Seconded
Questions
3 For 0 Against
Motion carried

6) Motion made by Glen Gobin to approve Resolution No. 2006-040 authorizing a performing artist contract between the Tulalip Amphitheatre and the ICM (International Creative Management, Inc.) for King of the Cage to perform on July 22, 2006 at a cost of $85,000 with funding to come from the Amphitheatre 2006 budget.

Seconded
Questions
3 For 0 Against
Motion carried

7) Motion made by Glen Gobin to approve Resolution No. 2006-041 authorizing a performing artist contract between the Tulalip Amphitheatre and ICM (International Creative Management, Inc.) for Rick Springfield and Eddie Money to perform on July 26, 2006 at a cost of $65,000 with funding to come from the Amphitheatre 2006 budget.

Seconded
Questions:
3 For 0 Against
Motion carried

15) Personnel Issues

Closed Session

Minutes approved at the regular Village Council meeting of July 18, 2006.