Saturday, May 29, 2010

Ruby Pipeline Construction Delays

     TEMOAK TRIBE - The Elko Daily Free Press has the article Ruby Pipeline project delayed which begins "Construction of a $3 billion gas pipeline from Wyoming to Oregon has been pushed back amid work to protect cultural sites and endangered species."

US Forest Service Meetings On Management Plan

     TEMOAK TRIBE - The Elko Daily Free Press has the article Forest road meetings begin Monday which begins "Five public meetings are planned next week on the U.S. Forest Service’s draft study of the Travel Management Plan for the Elko County area of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest."

Friday, May 28, 2010

Battle Mountain Band Election Date

     BATTLE MOUNTAIN BAND - The Battle Mountain Band will have an election on June 30 for the empty Band Council seat.  Battle Mountain Band Council has consisted of only 6 council members since Edith Tybo vacated the position in March.

Te-Moak Court Records for May 17

     TE-MOAK TRIBE - Cases decided at the Te-Moak Court on May 17.

Elko Land Bill Introduced

     ELKO BAND - The Elko Daily Free Press has the article Heller introduces Elko land bill which begins "U.S. Rep. Dean Heller, R-Nev., introduced his House version of a bill to provide land for an Elko motocross park and land for the Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone."
     An earlier post can be found here.

Elko Motocross and Tribal Conveyance Act Introduced to House

     ELKO BAND – Wednesday, Rep. Dean Heller introduced H.R. 5416, the Elko Motocross and Tribal Conveyance Act, to the House of Representatives and it was referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. The bill requires the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain Federal land to Elko County, Nevada, and to take land into trust for the Te-moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians of Nevada, and for other purposes. A copy of the legislation can be viewed here.

Te-Moak Court Today

      TEMOAK TRIBE - The Te-Moak Court will hear cases today beginning at 9:00 a.m. at Te-Moak court house.

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Battle Mountain Band Council Meeting Tonight

     BATTLE MOUNTAIN BAND - The Battle Mountain Band Council will hold a meeting tonight at 5:30 p.m. at the Battle Mountain Band adminstration building.

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Tonight’s Elko Band Council Agenda

     ELKO BAND - The old and new business of tonight’s Elko Band Council agenda.

     Old Business
     -Land Expansion
     -Homeowner Ordinance
     -Personnel Policy
     -Ferrin Home Update
     -Liquor License Fees Update – Pending Te-Moak Decision for Liquor Ordinance
     -Claims Update
     -Dis-Enrollment
     -Eagle Summit – Modular Home Bid Packet Results
     -Secret Witness

     New Business
     -National Resource Center – Amelita Toyne
     -Woods Home 1728 Buckskin Drive
     -Parole & Probation Request – Thomas Jackson
     -Parole & Probation Request – Rocky Salazar

Wells Band Hires New Administrator

     WELLS BAND – The Wells Band Council has hired a new band administrator. Jackie Mcdonald replaces Melissa Franco who resigned the position earlier this month.

Elko Band Council Meeting Tonight

     ELKO BAND - The Elko Band Council will hold a meeting tonight at 6:00 p.m. at the Elko Band adminstration building.

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Actions of the Te-Moak Housing Board of May 20

     TEMOAK TRIBE – The following actions were made by the housing board on May 20.

     - The housing board tabled the personnel policy amendment.
     - The types of criminal history allowable for admissions was on the agenda for discussion and concerns were raised on what “lesser crime” meant for housing applicants. When adopted by the board, “lesser crime” would apply to persons submitting applications for housing.
     -The 2010 IHP was discussed to inform the housing board of the draft Indian Housing Plan. It was reported that the IHP would be completed before the deadline of June 30.
     -The housing board tabled the vehicle purchase by the Client Service Department
     -The housing board passed a resolution add Craig Roa and Gilbert Temoke as checksigners for housing.
     -The housing board tabled the Field Foreman job announcement
     -The housing board tabled the Client Service Supervisor job announcement.
     -The housing board voted for Gilbert Temoke to go to housing training.

CIC Meeting Today

     TEMOAK TRIBE – The Community Improvement Committee will hold a meeting today at 10:00 a.m. at the Battle Mountain Band adminstration building.

Monday, May 24, 2010

Te-Moak Housing Agenda of May 20

     TEMOAK TRIBE - The old and new business of the Te-Moak Housing agenda for the meeting of Thursday, May 20.

     Old Business
     -Personnel Policy Amendment
     -Types of Criminal History Allowable for Admissions
     -2010 IHP Approval

     New Business
     -Vehicle Purchase/Client Service Department
     -TDHE Check Signers/Amend Resolution 09-TMHA-46
     -Force Account Labor/Post Job Announcement
     -Field Forman/Post Job Announcement
     -Client Service Supervisor/Post Job Announcement
     -Board Member Training (Agenda Addition)

Meetings This Week, May 24-28

     TEMOAK TRIBE – A list of meetings scheduled for this week.
     -Community Improvement Committee will meet on Tuesday, May 25 at the Battle Mountain Band Administration Building beginning at 10:00 a.m.
     -Public Safety Board will meet on Tuesday, May 25 at the Te-Moak Housing Authority beginning at 5:30 p.m.
     -Elko Band Council will meet on Wednesday, May 26 at the Elko Band Administration Building beginning at 6:00 p.m.
     -Battle Mountain Band Council will meet on Thursday, May 27 at the Battle Mountain Band Administration Building beginning at 5:30 pm.
     -Te-Moak Court will hold hearings on Friday, May 28 at the Te-Moak Court Building beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Friday, May 21, 2010

Flawed Questionnaires

     TEMOAK TRIBE – As reported earlier, the Te-Moak Tribe had issued a questionnaire that asked members "should the Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Tribal Council serve as Te-Moak Housing Authority Board or establish a new Board?”
     Unfortunately, the questionnaire was set as a "yes or no" question which led to confusion of tribal members on how to answer the flyer.
     Now, tribal members are being asked to circle one of the choices rather than answer yes or no. Also, a new questionnaire is being developed.
     If there are further questions regarding the flyer, call (775) 738-9251. Questionnaires can be picked up at the tribal office and should be submitted to the Te-Moak Tribe administration office by May 28, 2010.

Band Council Takes Back Assignments

     SOUTH FORK BAND – It is being reported that the South Fork Band Council has begun the process to take assignments away from two tribal members. In a decision by the Council earlier this week, the Band Council has taken action against the tribal members. Because the Band Council meeting was closed, there is no information of who the two tribal members are.
     A previous post can be found here.

Elko Band Council Agenda of May 19

     ELKO BAND - The old and new business of the Elko Band Council agenda for the meeting of Wednesday, May 19.

     Old Business
     -USDA Solar Panels - Grants Writer
     -184 Loan Update
     -GSA Lease Update (Courthhouse)

     New Business
     -Ruby Radio Corp. Presentation
     -ITCN Annual Update - Mike Tinsley
     -Te-Moak Tribe Tobacco Taxation Ordinance Amendment
     -Chairman Travel - ITCN & Indian Health Board Meeting/June 3, 2010

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Elko County Board of Commissioners Meeting Today

     ELKO COUNTY – The Elko County Board of Commissioners will hold a meeting today at 1:30 p.m. in Suite 102 of the Nannini Administration Building, 540 Court Street, Elko, Nevada. The meeting concerns Elko County’s position statement regarding the Mountain City, Ruby Mountains and Jarbidge District Travel Management Project.
     The agenda can be found here.

Claims Application Deadline Date Published

     TEMOAK TRIBE - The application date for the Western Shoshone Claims Distribution has been set for August 2.

Housing Board Meeting Tonight

     TEMOAK TRIBE – The Housing Board will hold a meeting tonight at 6:00 p.m. at the Te-Moak Housing Authority, 504 Sunset Street, Elko, Nevada.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Barrick's Offer To Tribes

     TEMOAK TRIBE - As reported earlier, the Elko Daily Free Press has the article Barrick hosts thank-you tour which reported “a number of the Te-Moak tribal members weren’t aware the tribal council rejected Barrick’s offer for a collaborative process that would have provided $5,000 scholarships for students, $1 million toward senior facilities and included two South Ruby ranches. The offer was in lieu of Te-Moak continuing the lawsuit against the project.”
     In a letter from Gregory A. Lang, Barrick Gold of North America President, the offer reported in the Free Press was contingent upon certain concessions of the Tribes.

Job Announcements: Head Start Cook and Teacher I

     ELKO BAND – ITCN has posted job announcements for the position of Head Start Cook and Teacher I.
     The Head Start Cook position is located at the Elko Indian Colony Head Start Program. The salary for the position is $7.317 per hour.
     The Teacher I position is located at the Elko Indian Colony Head Start Program. The salary for the position is $7.25 per hour.
     The application deadline for both positions is May 26, 2010. Any persons interested can contact ITCN by calling at (775) 355-0600.

Elko County Board of Commissioners Meeting Today

     ELKO COUNTY – The Elko County Board of Commissioners will hold a meeting today at 1:30 p.m. in Suite 102 of the Nannini Administration Building, 540 Court Street, Elko, Nevada.  The agenda can be found here.

Barrick Invites Guests to Cortez Hills Operations

     TEMOAK TRIBE - The Elko Daily Free Press has the article Barrick hosts thank-you tour which reports “Barrick Gold of North America showed off its new Cortez Hills operations in Lander County Tuesday to invited guests, who saw the giant shovels and haul trucks in action at the newest addition to the Cortez Mine that will help make Cortez a million-ounce producer this year.”

Elko Band Council Meeting Tonight

ELKO BAND – The Elko Band Council will hold an enterprise meeting tonight at 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Band Council Holds Closed Meeting Over Assignments

     SOUTH FORK – Last night the South Fork Band Council held a closed meeting to discuss the absence of assignment holders from their assignments. Since last night’s meeting was closed information of what was discussed is unavailable.

Update: Stabbing At Elko Band Indian Colony

     ELKO BAND – The Elko Daily Free Press has this article Suspect misidentified which reports “A crime report in the May 12 edition of the Elko Daily Free Press incorrectly identified the person charged in connection with a possible stabbing.”
     The correction refers to the May 12 article Police investigate possible stabbing.

Wells Band Awarded ICDBG Funds

     WELLS BAND – The Wells Band was awarded $605,000 in Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) Program funds. The award funding is for the project of a community building at the Wells Indian Colony.
     More information can be found here.

Tribe Issues Another Questionnaire

     TEMOAK TRIBE – Once again the Te-Moak Tribe has issued a questionnaire to the members of the Tribe. The Tribal Council wishes input from the public about supervisory board of the Tribe’s housing authority.
     Currently, the Tribal Council doubles as the supervisory board for the housing authority.
     The only question on the flyer is “should the Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Tribal Council serve as Te-Moak Housing Authority Board or establish a new Board?”
     The Tribe wants any suggestions or comments submitted to the Te-Moak Tribe administration office by May 28, 2010. Questionnaires can be picked up at the Tribal Offices.

Monday, May 17, 2010

Tribe Court Hearings Begin Again

     TEMOAK TRIBE – The Court for the Te-Moak Tribe began hearing cases again today. The last time the court held hearings was March 5.
     Judge Bill Kockenmeister presided over approximately 46 cases today ranging from arraignments to trials. News of today’s court cases will be posted at a later date.
     The court stopped hearing cases due to the lack of funding to pay the salary of the judge. The Bureau of Indian Affairs paid for the salary of the judge but ran out of funds in March. It was reported at the last Tribal Council meeting that the BIA did have funding for the salary of the judge but then reallocated those funds to another Indian tribe without informing the Te-Moak Tribe.
     The next court hearing is scheduled for Friday, May 28.

Job Announcement: Summer Food Program Monitor

     ELKO BAND – The Elko Band Council has a job announcement for the position of Summer Food Program Monitor. The salary for the position is $10.75 per hour/15 hours per week, Monday through Friday. The application deadline is May 21, 2010. Any persons interested can contact the Elko Band administration office located at 1745 Silver Eagle Drive or by calling at (775) 738-8889.

Community Outreach Tonight

     ELKO BAND – The Community Outreach program will be held tonight from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Elko Indian Colony Gym.

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Battle Mountain Band Council Agenda of April 29

BATTLE MOUNTAIN BAND - The unfinished and new business of the Battle Mountain Band Council agenda for the meeting of Thursday, April 29.

Unfinished Business

New Business
-Mike Tinsley- ITCN/CCDF Program
-Ben - IHS Re: Update on Arsenic Plant
-Dennis Floge- Re: Solar Project/Agreement
-Update Organizational Chart
-Update on Playground Equipment and Green House
-New Enrollment Cards - Yes or No
-Posting a speed limit sign by Greg's House
-Resolution - Domestic Violence - FY 2010 - 2011
-Resolution Rusty Hicks - HIP
-Resolution Lawson Steve - HIP
-Resolution Liquor Ordinance Amendment
-Discussion regarding Banning Habitual criminals from the Colonies
-Beautification around buildings
-Discussion regarding Draft Ordinances - Resolution opposing them/approving them?
-Discussion regarding Michael Price

Elko Band Council Agenda of May 12

ELKO BAND - The old and new business of yesterdays Elko Band Council agenda for the meeting of Wednesday, May 12.

Old Business
-Courthouse Lease
-Diabetes Lease Update
-EIC MHS Bid Package Approval
-EIC MHS Plan Sheet Revisions

New Business
-Shoshone Language Reunion in Ft. Duchesne - Amelita Toyne
-Nevada Aging & Disablities Service Grant
-EBC Vehicle Usage
-Cola Increase
-Set Interview Date

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Band Council Eyes Absent Assignment Holders

SOUTH FORK BAND – The South Fork Band Council is addressing absent assignment holders at the South Fork Indian reservation. Assignments are parcels of land within the reservation that are leased to and utilized by tribal members for homes and to make a living, usually by means of ranching. Currently, there are tribal members who lease assignments and no longer reside on the South Fork reservation. As the Band Council continues to take up this issue, the number of absent assignment holders is unknown.

Elko Band Council Meeting Tonight

ELKO BAND – The Elko Band Council will hold a finance meeting tonight at 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Hearing on S. 3185 Elko Motocross and Tribal Conveyance Act

ELKO BAND – The Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests has archived the April 28, 2010 hearing on the Elko Motocross and Tribal Conveyance Act. The act will add land to the Elko Band Indian Colony. The hearing begins at the 21:11 minute mark. Click here to view archived hearing.

Job Announcement: Environmental Specialist

SOUTH FORK BAND – The South Fork Band Council has a job announcement for the position of Environmental Specialist. The salary for the position is $13.00 per hour, and the application deadline is May 17, 2010. Any persons interested can contact the South Fork Band offices at (775) 744-2473 or sfadmin@frontiernet.net. Further information can be found here.

Tribe Issues Tribal ID Flyers

TE-MOAK TRIBE - The Te-Moak Tribe has issued a questionaire for the proposed Tribal Identification Cards. The following questions are on the flyer.

-Should your Social Security Number be included?
-Should it have an issue and expiration date?
-Should it include? Te-Moak Blood Only? Total Blood Only? Both?
-Should your maiden name be included?
-Should it have the "State of Nevada" on it?
-Should it include a Card Number?
-Should it have a magnetic strip on the back?
-What fee do you recommend for replacing your ID, if lost or stolen?

The Tribe wants all comments submitted to the Enrollment Department Office by May 28, 2010. Questionaires can be picked up at the Tribal Offices.

Update: Stabbing At Elko Band Indian Colony

ELKO BAND - As previously posted on Saturday, there was a stabbing on the Elko Band Indian Colony and now it is being reported that the perpetrator of the stabbing was Franklin Harrington. Mr. Harrington was arrested by tribal police May 7 for assault. The condition of the victim is unknown.

Monday, May 10, 2010

US Forest Service Publishes DEIS

TEMOAK TRIBE - The US Forest Service has published the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Combined Travel Management Project. The project will revise the travel management plans for the Mountain City, Ruby Mountains, and Jarbidge Ranger Districts to reasonably accommodate the needs of the recreating public, access for mineral exploration, and access for livestock management. Hard copies of the DEIS and maps are available for viewing at Te-Moak Tribal offices in Elko, Nevada.

The DEIS can be found here. The USFS press release can be found here.

Band Council Member At Museum Archeology Fair

ELKO BAND - The Elko Daily Free Press has the article Museum Hosts Archeology Fair which reports “At a table nearby, a collection of seeds, dried berries, pinenuts and the tools with which American Indians ground them up to make products like biscuits were on display. “It helps introduce people to how we lived,” said Evelyn Temoke-Roche, vice chairwoman of Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Elko Band Council.”

Police Log For May 7

ELKO BAND - The Elko Daily Free Press has this posted, “May 7. Franklin Lee Harrington, 24, Spring Creek. Ruby View Drive and Indian View Heights. Tribal charge of assault; $500.” The charge listed does not imply guilt. Under the law, everyone is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Wells Band Council Meeting Tonight

WELLS BAND – The Wells Band Council will hold a meeting tonight starting at 6:00 p.m.

Update: Proposed Banishment Ordinance

TEMOAK TRIBE – The Te-Moak Tribal Council continues to review the proposed Banishment Ordinance and will send to all Band Councils a legal opinion of the proposed ordinance for their review. The proposed Banishment Ordinance will give the Tribe authority to remove tribal members from its jurisdiction.

Tribe Continues to Mull Tribal IDs

TEMOAK TRIBE – The Te-Moak Tribal Council continues to review the possible issuance of new tribal identifications cards, this time sending out a survey to tribal members. At a previous Council meeting the Tribal Council decided to post flyers seeking input of tribal members of what information should be put on the identification cards. Comments received were that the Tribe should not put social security numbers on the IDs. With the new decision of the Tribal Council to issue a survey to tribal members, the process of issuing tribal cards will continue.

Saturday, May 8, 2010

Stabbing At Elko Band Indian Colony

ELKO BAND - It is being reported that there was a stabbing attack on the Elko Band Indian Colony. From the information being told, the suspect is in custody. Further updates will be posted as news is received.

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Te-Moak Tribal Council Agenda of May 5

TEMOAK TRIBE - The old and new business of yesterdays Te-Moak Tribal Council agenda for the meeting of Wednesday, May 5.

Old Business
-Claims Update
-Proposed Banishment Draft Ordinance Update
-Energy Block Grant Update
-Gaming Compact Update
-Finalize Liquor Ordinance
-Myron Tybo – Letter to withdraw request for organization
-Dana Cassadore – Draft Ordinance for Domestic Violence & Tribal NRS Ordinance
-Sharla Dick – Enrollment ID Cards Update

New Business
-SF Resolutions on Dis-Enrollment & Housing Board
-Resolution – Recognize Craig Roa & Gilbert Temoke for Housing Board
-Tansey Smith – Tribal-State Environmental Liaison Program
-Letter from Elko Band on CFR Court
-Resolution – LES Support for COPS Grant
-Resolution – Dwinda Mendoza Residential Lease
-Resolution – Liquor License for Gladiator Challenge
-FYI – CFR Court Funding for Judge

Update: Tribe's Court Prepares for Hearings

TEMOAK TRIBE - The court for the Te-Moak Tribe will begin to hear cases beginning Monday, May 17. The Court was shut down in March when the Bureau of Indian Affairs ran out of funds to pay for the salary of Judge Bill Kockenmeister. Further, it is being reported that at one time the BIA did have funding for the salary of the judge, but then reallocated those funds to another Indian tribe without informing the Te-Moak Tribe.

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Tribe's Court Prepares for Hearings

TEMOAK TRIBE - The Te-Moak Tribe's court will resume hearing cases. Previously, the Tribe's court suspended proceedings in all cases since the Bureau of Indian Affairs ran out of funding to pay Judge William Kockenmiester in March.

South Fork Band Council Agenda of May 4

SOUTH FORK BAND - The old and new business of yesterdays South Fork Band Council agenda for the meeting on Tuesday, May 4.

Old Business
-Coordinator’s Protocol – NV Division of EPA – Tansey Smith ITCN Tribal Liaison
-Grazing Ordinance – Draft with changes not complete at this time – June 1st Meeting
-Myron Tybo’s Horses – what will be done with the horses, also letter of request for SFBC equipment that Myron has in his possession.
-Discussion: Te-Moak Resolution for changes in representation to the TMHA Housing BOC
-Discussion: Rescind letter of Support for Newenees Organization
-Job Announcements: Building/Grounds Maintenance – extend advertisement until filled & Environmental Specialist – post vacancy
-Land Assignments that are not being used by the assigned person and what the Council is going to do about this and delinquent accounts (land assignments and grazing permits).

New Business
-Charles Malotte – Ditch Rider – Hiring and the Personnel Policy & Pastures – Wilfred Brady
-ATV Purchase – Ag and Range Program for Ditch Rider

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Battle Mountain Band Council Position Remains Vacant

BATTLE MOUNTAIN BAND - Since Edith Tybo vacated her position in March as a councilmember on the Battle Mountain Band Council, her position still remains empty. The Band Council and Election Committee have not started to fill the position despite the Tribe's Constitution requiring that an election be conducted in 30 days. Although members of Battle Mountain continue to question the inaction of the Band Council, the Council doesn't show any signs to fill the vacancy.

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Reid Statement on Elko Motocross and Tribal Conveyance Act

TEMOAK TRIBE - The statement of Senator Reid on behalf of the Te-Moak Tribe and Elko Band for the Elko Motocross and Tribal Conveyance reads, "The Elko Band have been an important part of the Elko Community since it was established in the late 1800s. In spite of a steadily growing population, the colony has not expanded for 75 years and most members of the Elko Band have to make their homes outside of the colony. As you know, land is lifeblood for Native Americans. It is a place to make a home and earn a living, a place tied to ancestors, and key in the preservation of culture and language. My legislation provides space for appropriate residential and commercial development, as well as for traditional uses, such as ceremonial gatherings and plant collecting."

Senator Reid's press release in support of the Elko land legislation can be read here.