Present were:
Marty Bluewater, Commissioner United Indians of All Tribes Foundation (UIATF)
Carl Elliott, Commissioner Seattle Indian Center
Jack N. Richards, Commissioner Seattle Indian Center
Lillian Chappell, Commissioner American Indian Women’s Service League
Constance Griffin, Commissioner American Indian Women’s Service League
Rosalee Walz, Commissioner Seattle Indian Health Board
Michael Marshall Executive Director SISC
Absent:
Terry Danysh, Commissioner Seattle Indian Health Board –excused
Augustine McCaffery, Commissioner United Indians of All Tribes Foundation
Staff/Public Seattle Indian Center-staff
Carol Peloza SISC Staff
Iris Friday US Department of HUD
AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Approval of Minutes – The minutes of the April 10, 2001 SISC Board meeting were discussed. Mr. Bluewater requested a motion be made to approve the minutes as submitted. The motion was so moved by Mr. Richards and seconded by Ms. Walz, the motion carried.
2. Executive Director’s Report
Financial Reports – Mr. Richards had a question on the Traditions & Beyond internet site and asked if it was up and running. Mr. Marshall explained the site and how it worked for sale items. Mr. Bluewater requested a motion to approve the financial reports. The motion was so moved by Ms. Walz and seconded by Ms. Griffin, the motion carried.
Traditions & Beyond-Mr. Marshall explained the financial position on the shop and that, sales continued to be down due to the earthquake and the construction around the Pioneer Square area.
Scholarship Request –There was one scholarship request from Clara Fawcett for $572.60. Mr. Richards made a motion to approve the request, seconded by Ms. Chappell, the motion carried. The annual award for the U of W for undergraduate, graduate, & profession students were discussed. Mr. Bluewater requested a motion to approve the $250.00 per category, so moved by Ms. Chappell, seconded by Mr. Richards, the motion carried.
Statements of financial interest. Mr. Marshall reminded the Board that all statements need to be filed with the City.
Earthquake Damage-Mr. Marshall explained the status of the FEMA application and the process we are going through. Mr. Marshall gave a brief discussion of the damage incurred and what the staff has done to date to be eligible for FEMA assistance.
Funds requested-IWASIL has requested $110.00 for trophies for a basketball tournament. Mr. Bluewater requested a motion to approve the request, so moved by Ms. Walz, seconded by Mr. Richards, the motion carried.
Annual Budget-Mr. Marshall stated that a budget would be sent to them before the next meeting and that he would highlight areas that they needed to pay special attention to such as Traditions & Beyond.
Annual Report-The 2001 Annual Report to the City needs to be approved, Mr. Marshall explained the process that the Commission as a PDA is required to follow. Mr. Bluewater requested a motion to approve the Annual Report, so moved by Mr. Richards, seconded by Mr. Elliott.
Audits-The Independent audit was distributed to the Board and the State audit was available for viewing. Mr. Marshall explained both audits and also stated we would be starting the next audit by our independent auditor. Mr. Marshall stated that they were not approving the audits they were accepting them. Mr. Bluewater requested a motion to accept the audits, so moved by Ms. Walz, seconded by Ms. Griffin, the motion to accept the audits carried.

3. New Business- There was no new business.
4. Old Business
Elections – Mr. Marshall explained the process for the elections. Mr. Marshall opened the floor for nominations.
Chair-Mr. Marshall requested nominations for the position of Chair, Ms. Walz made a motion to nominate Mr. Bluewater for Chairman, seconded by Mr. Richards, there being no further nominations for Chair, the motion carried.
Vice-chair- Mr. Marshall requested nominations for the position of Vice-chair, Ms. Chappell made a motion to nominate Ms. Walz, seconded by Mr. Bluewater, there being no further nominations for Vice-chair, the motion carried.
Treasurer- Mr. Marshall requested nominations for the position of Treasurer, Ms. Chappell made a motion to nominate Mr. Danysh, seconded by Ms. Griffin, there being no further nominations for Treasurer, the motion carried.
Secretary- Mr. Marshall requested nominations for the position of Secretary, Ms. Walz made a motion to nominate Ms. Chappell, seconded by Mr. Bluewater, the motion carried. The new slate of officers of the Seattle Indian Services Commission is as follows:
Chair - Mr. Bluewater
Vice-chair - Ms. Walz
Treasurer - Mr. Danysh
Secretary - Ms. Chappell
Mr. Bluewater stated that the Board should think about the direction we should be taking prior to the next Board meeting, and that he would be meeting with the staff on ideas, i.e., expanding the building, Options for families, Board retreat, fund raising. There being no further business Mr. Bluewater requested a motion to adjourn, so moved by Mr. Richards, seconded by Ms. Griffin, motion carried.
The May Board meeting of the Seattle Indian Services Commission was adjourned at 5:55pm.
Respectfully submitted: Carol Peloza, Assistant Director