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
Carl Elliott, Commissioner Seattle Indian Center
Iris Friday, Commissioner American Indian Women’s Service League
Augustine McCaffery, Commissioner United Indians of All Tribes Foundation
Jack N. Richards, Commissioner Seattle Indian Center
Absent were:
Treasurer-Terry Danysh, Commissioner Seattle Indian Health Board-called
Staff/Public
Michael Marshall SISC Executive Director
Carol Peloza SISC Staff
Victorine Joyner SIC Staff
Katherine Hendrickson SIC Staff
Randy Scott UIATF-Chairman
Elizabeth Tail UIATF
Adeline Garcia SIHB-Chairperson
AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Approval of Minutes – The minutes of the November 19th, 2002 SISC Board meeting were discussed. Mr. Bluewater requested a motion be made to approve the minutes. The motion was so moved by Ms. Walz and seconded by Ms. McCaffery, the motion carried.
2. Executive Director’s Report
Financial Reports – Mr. Marshall went over the 5th financial report for FY03. Mr. Bluewater requested a motion to approve the financial report. The motion was so moved by Ms. McCaffery and seconded by Ms. Walz, the motion carried.
Traditions & Beyond – Mr. Marshall informed the Commission that November sales were slightly below average but higher than last year. The Commission needs to look at the future of the shop in January.
Scholarship Requests –There was one request from Lael Echo-Hawk. Ms, McCaffery made a motion to approve $1,000, seconded by Mr. Elliott, the motion carried.
Gates Foundation –Classes have been held in beginning computers, the Internet, email, and Word. A total of 46 individuals have now used the lab. The goal of the Lab is to reach a total of 150 individuals in the first year. A program for the Elders at UIATF has been set up for Thursdays, it is expected that at least 10 will participate.
Funding Request-There are no funding requests for this month.
Audits - Mr. Marshall informed the Commission that the O’Brien audit has been completed. The State Audit is scheduled to start January 23rd at 3 p.m. Mr. Marshall requested that a Commissioner be present. The State Audit is expected to cost $7,605.
3. New Business-Ms. Tail and Mr. Scott gave a presentation on the proposal to develop retail space and or products at SeaTac International Airport. UIATF is looking into making this project a for-profit company. Ms. Tail requested to be invited back to meet with the Commission in the next week to re-present the project as more details become available. Mr. Bluewater opened the presentation to questions. Mrs. Garcia thanked the Commission for allowing her to sit in on the discussion regarding this project but she had one question, “How much are we the Indian people going to be involved in the controlling factors, in the say so? Are we just going to be the ones to bring in the products to sell or we going to have a say on what is being distributed under our name?” Mr. Scott responded that they were in the process of setting up the for-profit arm of UIATF and were just going through the process of how it would all come together. Ms. Tail also mentioned that a Board of Elders may be set up to exam and authenticate the products. Ms. Tail requested that they be allowed to make another presentation at the January meeting.
4. Old Business- The second draft of the proposed funding guidelines was given to the Commissioners for consideration at the January meeting.
Mr. Bluewater opened the Public Meeting, there being no further discussion Mr. Bluewater adjourned the December Board and Public meeting of the Seattle Indian Services Commission at 6:20pm.
Respectfully submitted: Carol Peloza, Assistant Director