3) QCV Utilities
A) Electrical Power Routing
Discussion: Tom McKinsey
Handout is passed out regarding location for the electrical power routing for the Village. This is the planning phase. Staff is looking at a fall of 2005 to begin initial construction . More information will be brought back if staff has approval to proceed with developing this plan. An analysis of all the environmental concerns will be addressed. All appropriate staff will be brought in to discuss environmental concerns.
B) Water Re-use
Discussion: Tom McKinsey
Eventually the infiltration plant re-use lines will not be able to handle the volume of water re-use. Staff believes the most constructive use of the re-use water is wet lands, enhancement of wet lands. The Special Projects budget has the requested funding to do this project. Trying to take the nitrates out of the water. Drinking water standards are different than fish. Plants like nitrate. This will help remove the nitrates from the water before it gets to the fish. Some of the water can be used in the Hotel and irrigation. Once the priority list is developed the plant operators will know where to send the water as it is available.
Wet lands are currently being developed along the western boundaries of Village. The 200,000 gallon water tank can be used to fill up fire trucks. Agriculture could be developed to handle some of the nitrate removal.
4) Telephone Infrastructure Update
Discussion: Dr. Bill Erdly; Greg Keith; Travis Hill, T. Peter Mills; Les Parks;
Herman Williams, Jr.;
Handout given to those present regarding the types of services that will be provided to customers. The handout shows a number of services that will generate income for the enterprise. Data, Video Conferencing, Cabling, Internet,
Telephone, Point of Sales Systems, Long Distance, etc. Rates are competitive with other phone/data companies. The first customer will be Chelsea, the company developing the Seattle Premium Outlet Mall. All the wiring and infrastructure around the buildings and within the Village will be owned by the Tribe. Any competing company would have to rent from the Tribe to bring services into the businesses located within the Village. Suggested that non-compete business arrangements be pursued. This will bring about more employment within the Tribe.
Question about lease for the Retail Center. The LOI is here. A lease can be developed immediately after approval of the LOI.
Motion made by Stan Jones to approve the LOI for TDS/Cablevision to move forward with a lease in suites N/O (partial) at the Quil Ceda Place Retail Center.
Seconded
Questions: This is a temporary site. TDS is asking for a two year lease with a two year option at the Retail Center while a Data Center and a permanent site is developed.
The Data Center should be developed at the same time the Hotel is developed.
The need to continue the Charette process is critical.
5 For 0 Against
Motion Carried
Continued Discussion:
The overall capital expenditures are anticipated at $2.7 million. The earliest that payments will be due is June of 2005. Financing options are being explored. How much time is needed before the funding must be available? This needs to be done immediately. A separate meeting needs to be held this week to finalize this discussion. TDS is asked to bring back a phased-in plan. What is needed immediately and what is needed each month until the project is finished.
A Charette will be held on November 12, 2004.
5) Road West of Chelsea-Naming
Past/Present Chairmen of The Tulalip Tribes
Discussion: John McCoy; Marlin Fryberg Jr.; Herman Williams Jr.; Stan Jones Sr.;Les Parks;Patti Gobin
The first Chairman of the Tribe, Bill Steve, does not have a road named for him. Is it possible to name it after a living Chairman? It is suggested that it be Herman Williams Sr. Staff is looking for guidance on this issue.
Council would like to move it to the Tulalip Tribes Board of Director agenda to consider all roads within the Reservation boundaries.
6) New Revenue
John McCoy / Leo Joinette
Sales taxes on restaurant sales within Quil Ceda Village.
Discussion: John McCoy; Leo Joinette; Stan Jones Sr.; Mike Taylor; T. Peter Mills;
Gross receipts for prepared food within the Village is considerable. Customers are not paying tax now but pay it at all restaurants and convenience stores outside the Village.
Would the Tribe tax Quil Ceda Creek Casino and the Village tax the Tulalip Casino? Yes, the Tribe should consider implementing the same tax for restaurants and convenience food sales. This is not a tax imposed on the business. The business will collect the tax from the purchaser of the food. How can the tax revenue by used? It can be used for anything the government wishes unless it is dedicated to a specific purpose. Ordinarily the taxes are earmarked for the general fund which funds essential government services.
7) Dinner’s Ready Lease
Discussion: T. Peter Mills; Les Parks
Is a resolution ready? Not yet, but it will be available.
Motion made by Les Parks to adopt Resolution 2004-0018 approving the lease with Dinner’s Ready.
Seconded
Questions
5 For 0 Against
Motion carried
Closed Session: 10:40 a.m.
Back on the Record: 11:00 a.m.
Would the President like to make a motion to table the agenda until 1:00?
Motion made to recess until 1:00 p.m.
Seconded
Questions
5 For 0 against
Motion carried
Village Council meeting is called into order at 3:05 p.m.
Mel Sheldon Jr. is now present
Marie Zackuse has left to attend to other matters.
Marlin Fryberg Jr. has left to attend to other matters.
9) 2005 QCV “Draft” Budgets Handouts
A) General Fund-Government Activities
The main difference in the Village Administration budget is the addition of the law enforcement specific to Quil Ceda Village’s coverage. It is the hope that the main police hub will be located here within Quil Ceda Village with the satellite site within the Reservation.
The budget for the HUB needs to be finalized by the budget week. Will this group work together with the current maintenance team? The discussion regarding a shared maintenance facility needs to be met. Recommend a smaller Charette for November. Leave consultants out for now and bring them in once the direction is established.
B) Maintenance
C) Utilities
D) Government Affairs
E) Tulalip Data Services, Inc
F) Tulalip Data Services
I) Home Computer Program
G) Business Park
Power point presentation by T. Peter Mills on Business Park budget.
Operational Budget will need additional funds for consultants and legal fees. Wetland restoration west of 27 th Avenue will require some extensive engineering and restoration. Tribal Natural Resource department has been asked to give a detailed comprehensive report on doing this. If this does not move forward many future development projects will be delayed.
Can the Village put together a package and go back and lobby D.C. for future transportation funding? Yes. It would be great to work with the City of Marysville and go hand in hand back to D.C.
H) QCV Capital Project
10) Travel request for Thomas W. Gobin to attend the tour of the Tribal Gaming Hotel and Theme Park in Hollywood, Florida, November 7-11, 2004 at a cost of $1,245.89
Motion made by Les Parks to approve travel for Tom Gobin to go to Hollywood, Florida and for the record Tom is my cousin.
Seconded
Questions
4 For 0 Against
Motion carried
11) The Village has not made a merit or wage increase for their staff in three years.
Each year staff has been instructed to not give raises. Staff needs to be rewarded for the work that they do. It was recommended that the budgets would be looked at in September and if money is available then this could happen. If the Village has money in their budget then they should go forward with increases.
12) Next Village Council Meeting-November 16, 2004 @ 9:00 a.m., Quil Ceda Village Conference Center.
Motion made by Mel Sheldon to set the meeting on November 23, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. at the Quil Ceda Village Conference Center. John will not be here so Steve Gobin will chair the meeting.
Seconded
Questions
4 For 0 Against
Motion carried
