Present were:
Chairman-Marty Bluewater, Commissioner United Indians of All Tribes Foundation
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
Jack N. Richards, Commissioner Seattle Indian Center
Absent were:
Treasurer-Terry Danysh, Commissioner Seattle Indian Health Board-called
Vice-chair-Rosalee Walz, Commissioner Seattle Indian Health Board-called
Augustine McCaffery, Commissioner United Indians of All Tribes Foundation
Staff/Public
Michael Marshall SISC Executive Director
Carol Peloza SISC Staff
Shaun Dale SIC Staff
Victorine Joyner SIC Staff
AGENDA ITEMS:
Seattle Indian Center - Mr. Dale presented the proposed changes to the day care playground. The Board on this presentation took no formal action. The Board, after much discussion, disallowed the use of barbed wire on the fence and made the following recommendations, no further parking spaces be eliminated, have SIC staff check the parking requirements on the building with the City of Seattle, and report back to the Board. A suggestion was made, instead of eliminating parking, that the playground be extended to or past the sidewalks on the south and west side of the playground, and that the fence go to the building to prevent use of the area as a sleeping facility by vagrants and/or drug dealers.
1. Approval of Minutes – The minutes of the June 18th, 2002 SISC Board meeting were discussed. Mr. Bluewater requested a motion be made to approve the minutes. The motion was so moved by Mr. Elliott and seconded by Ms. Chappell, the motion carried.
2. Executive Director’s Report
Financial Reports – Mr. Marshall went over the 12th financial report for FY02 and the 1st and 2nd financial report for FY03. Mr. Bluewater requested a motion to approve the financial reports. The motion was so moved by Mr. Richards and seconded by Ms. Chappell, the motion carried.
Traditions & Beyond – Mr. Marshall explained that alternative locations had been looked at for the shop and that the rents would be prohibitively high, areas looked at were from 1st and Jackson to the Pike Place Market. Mr. Marshall presented three options for the shop, staying where it is, moving to Pearl Warren, closing the shop entirely. Mr. Marshall explained the financial position of the shop, sales for July were strong, and August sales were encouraging. Ms. Peloza has made some significant changes to the shop and he encouraged the Board to go down to the shop to view the new items. Advertisement for 2003 had been placed in the Tour Map so we are committed to the space at least through the tourist season. The inventory list for unaccounted for items and broken items were presented with the recommendation they be written off. Mr. Bluewater requested a motion to approve the recommendation, so moved by Ms. Friday, seconded by Mr. Richards, motion carried. Mr. Bluewater requested information on the general health of the store. Mr. Marshall stated it’s doing better, to a large extent it’s the merchandize; the big-ticket items are moving slower. Mr. Marshall updated the Board on the UIATF proposed shop project at the Airport.
Scholarship Requests –The Scholarship Committee previously discussed the requests submitted by Ms. Venske & Mr. Lovell and had requested clarification from both individuals. The scholarship form had been revised to give the Committee a clearer picture on the financial status of the requests. Ms. Bloomberg was awarded $500 based on the Committee’s approval limit.
Earthquake Damage We are closing out the Leschi Center with FEMA. Work on the Pearl Warren Building began in July. Mr. Marshall informed the Board that we had requested an extension on the Building to October 30th; we expect it to be finished before this date.
Gates Foundation –Mr. Marshall informed the Board that of the 14 original students enrolled in Options, 10 completed the program. The group completed a brochure and a web site (optionsprogram.org). The lab is now open for business; we need to advertise the program. Mr. Marshall requested that a Committee be formed to set up policy for the lab, Mr. Bluewater and Ms. Friday agreed to be on the committee.
Funding Request –The SIHB requested $1,925 for both the Perinatal Program and Domestic Violence Program, this included $385 per program for indirect costs. Mr. Marshall recommended funding both requests minus the indirect costs. Mr. Bluewater requested a motion to approve the recommendation, so moved by Ms. Friday seconded by Ms. Chappell, motion carried.
Mr. Marshall informed the Board that a new garage door had been installed and that they should have all received new keys. The blackberry bushes to the south of the building had been removed, and with the help of the City all the debris was carted away. The area will be reseeded after the construction work is completed.
3. New Business- Mr. Marshall presented two management proposals for the $120,000 currently held in trust by Merrill Lynch. The proposals were from Ms. Powers and from Merrill Lynch. The Bond restructure would make more money available to this fund. Mr. Marshall requested that Mr. Bluewater review the two proposals for discussion at the next Board meeting.
4. Old Business-Board retreat- a place to hold the retreat had been found, Mrs. Gators Garden. The retreat had been tentatively scheduled for September.
There being no further business Mr. Bluewater adjourned the September Board meeting of the Seattle Indian Services Commission at 7:00pm.
Respectfully submitted: Carol Peloza, Assistant Director