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SEATTLE INDIAN SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING March 24th, 2003 Mr. Bluewater, Chairman at 5:15 pm, called the Monday, March 24th 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 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 Vacant 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 Vita Muune SIC Staff AGENDA ITEMS: 1. Approval of Minutes – The minutes of the December 17th, 2002 SISC Board meeting were discussed. Mr. Bluewater requested a motion be made to approve the minutes. The motion was so moved by Ms. McCaffery and seconded by Mr. Richards, the motion carried. 2. Executive Director’s Report Financial Reports – Mr. Marshall went over the 6th, 7th, & 8th financial reports for FY03, the biggest increase in the budget being the Insurance costs. Mr. Bluewater requested a motion to approve the financial reports. The motion was so moved by Ms. Walz and seconded by Ms. McCaffery, the motion carried. Traditions & Beyond – Mr. Marshall informed the Commission that December sales were down from the average for December but higher than last year. The Commission needs to look at the future of the shop and determine a course of action. Scholarship Requests –There was one request from Donna Torres. Mr. Richards made a recommendation from the Scholarship Committee to approve $200. The recommendation was approved. Mr. Richards made a motion to limit scholarship requests to $1,000 seconded by Ms, McCaffery, the motion carried. Gates Foundation –The second round of classes were held in February. The first report to the Gates Foundation was submitted in February and is available for your review. Annual Report 2003- The Annual Report to the City was presented to the Board, after discussion the Board recommended changes to the report before it is submitted. Funding Request-The AIWSL requested $1,500 for the reunion and reception to be held April 23rd, Ms. McCaffery made a motion to approve, seconded by Ms. Walz motion carried. The Native Action Network requested $1,000 for 16 Native students and/or elders to attend the luncheon at the 2nd Annual Native Women’s Leadership Development Forum & Honoring Luncheon April 24th, Ms. Walz made a motion to approve, seconded by Ms. McCaffery, motion carried. The Native American students in Advanced Academia requested $600 for food costs at the 2nd Annual Showcase of American Indian and Alaska Native Scholars at the University of Washington, Ms. Walz made a motion to approve, seconded by Ms. Friday, motion carried. Audits - Mr. Marshall informed the Commission that the O’Brien audit has been completed. A motion to accept the audit was made by Ms. McCaffery, seconded by Ms. Walz, motion carried. The State Audit started March 24th, and is projected to cost $7,605. Insurance – Mr. Marshall informed the Board that the old policy was not renewed and that the new policy will increase costs of the Insurance between $20,000 to $34,000 bringing the total cost of our insurance to $60,000. 3. New Business-The Seattle Indian Health Board has asked the Boards assistance in having the Seattle Indian Center move the Motor Home away from the Building as it contributes to the crime problem in our area. The options for the Board to consider were handed out; the Board could declare the Motor Home an abandoned vehicle, but failing that the only option left is to require the Motor Home be keep licensed. Staff was directed to write a letter to the Indian Center requiring them to keep the vehicle licensed and to also find solutions to this problem that would fit everybody’s needs. Ms. Joyner from the Seattle Indian Center made a presentation on the proposed changes to the playground. Mr. Richards made a motion, seconded by Ms. McCaffery giving Mr. Marshall permission to approve the changes to the playground once Ms. Joyner gave written detail on what was proposed, motion carried. 4. Old Business- The Board retreat has been scheduled for July 26th at Mrs. Gator’s Gardens-4141 37th Avenue SW-Seattle Mr. Bluewater adjourned the March Board meeting of the Seattle Indian Services Commission at 6:30pm. Respectfully submitted: Carol Peloza, Assistant Director |