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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.