President Herman Williams, Jr.-Present
Council Member Glen Gobin-Absent Dr. appointments
Council Member Marlin Fryberg, Jr.-Present
Ex Officio Chuck James-Present
Ex Officio Stan Jones, Sr.-Present
Ex Officio Marie Zackuse-Present alibi

Visitors: HDR Regional Transmission Pipeline and Drinking Water System Experience

Hand Out Provided

Here to inform the tribe of who they are, and their experience with water supply and transmission pipelines. The handout highlights the major clients HDR has worked for, the projects. HDR is here to see what the needs are for the Tribe. The cost are a major item, HDR recognizes the studies needed. They would like to have the opportunity to work with the Tribe and Everett on their joint venture for the pipeline. Has HDR looked at the project? Yes, the routes have been reviewed; one of the major things needed is identifying the public roads right away, balance, and a route that will be comfortable with the mitigation. Are the estimates that the tribe has up to date? No, they are out of date. There is a company in Portland, OR that would give the best quote for the metal. The chairman would like to see the project started ASAP. Staff will make sure that HDR is on the list for bidders. Has HDR had experience with securing funding? Yes, their Lake Tapps project. HDR does help with financing, finding the funds available, from the State, and grants that may be available. The whole strategy would be furnished from HDR, schematics, funding source.

1) Approval of agenda for the regular Village Council Meeting of September 22, 2006.

Motion made to approve the regular Village Council Meeting of September 22, 2006.
Seconded
Questions:
2 For 0 Against
Motion carried

2) Approval of minutes for the regular Village Council Meeting of August 15, 2006

Motion made to approve the minutes of the regular Village Council Meeting of August 15, 2006.

Seconded
Questions:
2 For 0 Against
Motion carried

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3) Monthly Report

4) FYI- Out of State Travel
Hand Out

5) Report: AIANTA (American Indian Alaskan Native Tourism Association) Tradeshow

Discussion: Mytyl Hernandez, Patti Gobin, Steve Gobin, Chuck James, Stan Jones, Sr., John McCoy, Herman Williams, Jr. Nina Reece

This is the 3rd tradeshow that staff has been to since April. This tradeshow featured tourism in Indian County. This is a great investment for the Tribe to be on the forefront of what is offered out there. Other tribes and non Indians are interested in what the Tribe is doing for Indian county. Some of the questions from the patrons were on our taxation process and a staff member was there to answer the questions. The tradeshows offer a wide variety of information and networking available. We need to market with the surrounding cities, counties. Staff has been working with Snohomish County for the branding of the 2010 Olympics. There is a growing demand for Tribal art work through out the tribe.

6) Report: End of Season

Discussion: Mytyl Hernandez, Steve Gobin, Herman Williams, Jr., Chuck James,
The last show was September 16, 2006. The season was very busy. Staff is working on events for families such as Oktoberfest and Christmas tree lighting. The farmers market will end this weekend. Staff is having problems with presenting a financial report. Staff is restricted with the funds available in budget. The numbers should be rated on a 5-10 year plan. The BOD recognizes that it will take sometime before how we can use the facility. Staff would like to work on bringing in the demographics that would cater to Gamblers. Council and Staff would like to express the great job that has been done.
We need to start planning for the 2010 Olympics and the shows we will offer.

7) Discussion: Wetland study conducted by University of Washington

Discussion: John McCoy, Stan Jones, Sr.
There will be salmon placed in the wetlands, to conduct a study. Staff is working with a PHD candidate for a $100,000.00 to study of the water and fish. Eventually the water would be placed in Coho creek. We need to know exactly what we are doing. Staff will be requesting the money in a line item; a grant has also been applied for. This study needs to be done. The culverts need to be properly placed.

8) Request: For a Joint BOD Meeting to be brought to the Tulalip Board of Directors

9) Building Update

Discussion: Travis Hill, Herman Williams, Jr. Marlin Fryberg, Jr.
Staff is working with leasing, and legal, a site would be behind the Village office. There is a resolution to appoint Mike Alva as the contracting officer.

Motion made by Marlin Fryberg, Jr. approving Resolution No. 2006-048 appointing Mike Alva as the contracting officer and Travis Hill as the TDS point of contact for the construction of the new Tulalip Data Services building.
Seconded
Questions:
2 For 0 Against
Motion carried

Motion made by Marlin Fryberg, Jr. to adjourn the regular Village Council meeting of September 22, 2006 at 10:30 a.m.

Minutes approved at the regular Village Council meeting of October 17, 2006.