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SEATTLE INDIAN SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
April 15th, 2003

Mr. Bluewater, Chairman at 5:35 pm, called the Tuesday, April 15th meeting of the Seattle Indian Services Commission to order.
Present were:
Chairman-Marty Bluewater, Commissioner United Indians of All Tribes Foundation
Vice-chair-Rosalee Walz, Commissioner Seattle Indian Health Board
Secretary-Lillian Chappell, Commissioner American Indian Women’s Service League
Augustine McCaffery, Commissioner United Indians of All Tribes Foundation
Jack N. Richards, Commissioner Seattle Indian Center
Vacant Seattle Indian Center
Absent were:
Iris Friday, Commissioner American Indian Women’s Service League
Treasurer-Terry Danysh, Commissioner Seattle Indian Health Board-called
Staff/Public
Michael Marshall SISC Executive Director
Carol Peloza SISC Staff
AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Approval of Minutes – The minutes of the March 24, 2003 SISC Board meeting were discussed. Mr. Bluewater requested a motion be made to approve the minutes. The motion was so moved by Mr. Richards and seconded by Ms. Walz, the motion carried.
2. Executive Director’s Report
Financial Reports – Mr. Marshall went over the 9th financial report for FY03, the maintenance contracts were discussed, the Leschi Center had new doors installed in the rear of the building, the Pearl Warren Building had the blackberry bushes cut back and a new fence installed, the electric bill appeared to be higher, but was due to a two month bill. Advance Construction was paid $5,000 as part of the FEMA work on the Pearl Warren Building. The supply category increase was related to the Lab. Mr. Marshall informed the Board that we now have two maintenance staff. Mr. Bluewater requested a motion to approve the financial reports. The motion was so moved by Ms. McCaffery and seconded by Ms. Walz, the motion carried.
Traditions & Beyond – Mr. Marshall informed the Commission that the sales were still down but believed that the budget on the income side would still be reached. The Commission needs to look at the future of the shop at the staff retreat. Mr. Marshall informed the Board that a 25% off sale would be held for a couple of weeks to reduce inventory.
Scholarship Requests –There were two requests, Ms. Consuelo Flores and Mr. David Harrison. Mr. Richards made a recommendation from the Scholarship Committee to approve $1,000 per request, seconded by Ms. McCaffery, the motion carried.
Gates Foundation –The classes to be held in May are for the elders at United Indians, they are currently scheduled to attend Thursdays from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. New lab classes will be held in June.
Funding Request-The IWASIL program requested $500 for the Northwest Indian Youth Conference. Ms. McCaffery made a motion to approve, seconded by Ms. Walz, motion carried.
Audits - Mr. Marshall informed the Commission that the State Audit fieldwork had been completed and we were waiting for the results.
3. New Business-No new business.
4. Old Business- The Board retreat has been scheduled for July 26th at Mrs. Gator’s Gardens-4141 37th Avenue SW-Seattle.
The Seattle Indian Center has submitted a letter and diagram for the playground. The Commission’s approval is granted pending permit approval from the City.
Mr. Bluewater adjourned the March Board meeting of the Seattle Indian Services Commission at 6:05pm.
Respectfully submitted: Carol Peloza, Assistant Director