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
Treasurer-Terry Danysh, Commissioner Seattle Indian Health Board
Carl Elliott, Commissioner Seattle Indian Center
Iris Friday, Commissioner American Indian Women’s Service League
Augustine McCaffery, Commissioner United Indians of All Tribes Foundation
Absent were:
Jack N. Richards, Commissioner Seattle Indian Center-called
Staff/Public
Michael Marshall SISC Executive Director
Carol Peloza SISC Staff
Shaun Dale SIC Staff
Victorine Joyner SIC Staff
AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Approval of Minutes – The minutes of the September 17, 2002 SISC Board meeting were discussed. Mr. Bluewater requested a motion be made to approve the minutes. The motion was so moved by Ms. Chappell and seconded by Ms. Friday, the motion carried, Ms. McCaffery and Ms. Walz abstained.
2. Executive Director’s Report
Financial Reports – Mr. Marshall went over the 3rd financial report for FY03. Mr. Bluewater requested a motion to approve the financial report. The motion was so moved by Mr. Elliott and seconded by Ms. Walz, the motion carried.
Traditions & Beyond – Mr. Marshall explained the financial position of Traditions & Beyond and the total losses to date from Fy99. The Board is requested to form some plan of action for the Craft Shop after the Christmas Season is over.
Scholarship Requests –There were no requests.
Earthquake Damage – The exterior work of the Pearl Warren Building is complete. Damage to the building was discovered the bill was approximately $53,000. Mr. Bluewater requested a motion to approve payment, so moved by Ms. McCaffrey seconded by Ms. Walz motion carried.
Gates Foundation –Mr. Marshall informed the Board that the Working Committee met today on the Community Technology lab. Ms. Friday made some recommendations regarding the structure of the classes, i.e., class for seniors, history, etc.
Funding Request –The UIATF requested $16,000 to replace a boiler at the Yale Building. Mr. Marshall informed the Board that because of the large draws on the reserves for structural work on both buildings, funds are currently not available. The Board after much discussion requested that more information be made available for the next Board meeting, but due to the financial picture are unable to assist them at this time. Ms. Friday volunteered to put together a draft for future funding requests. The Board after much discussion requested that a Board retreat be planned for the beginning of next year.
3. New Business- Mr. Marshall informed the Board that the Seattle Indian Center was delinquent in their rent payments. Mr. Marshall explained to the Board the timeframe on legal recourse. Mr. Marshall informed the Board that he did not feel that there was any malicious intent on the part of the Center but the Board was required to take some action. Mr. Danysh requested that if legal documents were to be generated that a legal firm be found that was cost effective. After much discussion the Board requested that Mr. Marshall generate a letter to the Center starting the legal process.
Seattle Indian Center- Mr. Dale informed the Board of the issues surrounding the Leschi property. The high rate of drug use and prostitution surrounding the building has caused a decrease in the use of the Child Care Center and other programs of the Seattle Indian Center. The Center is requesting the Commission’s support in dealing with these issues. The Center is requesting a fence be put in and/or gate access to restrict the use of the parking lot. The Commission after discussing the issues requested that staff contact Mr. Koh regarding the property to the South and the Seattle Housing Authority to see what action they are planning to take regarding these issues.
4. Old Business-
There being no further business Mr. Bluewater adjourned the October Board meeting of the Seattle Indian Services Commission at 6:20pm.
Respectfully submitted: Carol Peloza, Assistant Director