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Page 18 C.R.I.T. UTILITIES IS NOW ACCEPTING PAYMENTS ONLINE AND OVER THE PHONE To make a payment by phone you may call: (928) 575-1527 (928) 575-1528 (928) 575-1522 To make payments online go to our online portal available at: https://CRIT-NSN.AZureWebsites.net PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE SYSTEM CRIT UTILITIES USES (CBSW) CHARGES A 3% CREDIT CARD USAGE FEE: $2.50 MINIMUM Thank you for your continued support. CRIT Solid Waste Transfer Site Public Drop Off MONDAY- FRIDAY 8AM- 3:30PM Regular residential and commercial trash collection will not be affected. 295500 Hwy. 95, Parker, AZ 85344 The gate and scale will strictly adhere to the hours of operation. Site office hours are M-F, 8AM-5PM. If you have any questions please call 928-669-8221. The CRIT Accounting Pay Window. Located at the CRIT Tribal Complex inside the Admin. Bldg. CRSS Joint Venture is no longer up river. They have moved back into town at: 1316 Joshua Avenue, Parker, AZ 85344 Phone : (928) 669-9821 Monday - Friday 9AM- 3PM. THE OFFICE OF THE VICE-CHAIRMAN: Vice-Chairman Keith Moses Responds to Recall Petitions To: Mr. Fred Nelson Petition- I want to address the two recall petitions that have been taken out regarding my position. I am allowed to respond to each petition in 200 words or less, but I am not confi- dent that this will be shared with everyone as it is sup- posed to be done in the process. The first taken out by Fred Nelson, address two points. The first point alleges I violated my oath of office by not faithfully promoting and protecting the best interest of CRIT. The second allegation alleges I misappropriated funds I did have a legal interac- tion in December and am currently going through the legal process. I made a mistake. I apologize for that mis- take. The holidays and January are a hard time for me for some years. I know it been over 15 years, but the loss of my best friend continues to trouble me. That in no way condones my wrong decision. I continue to seek help regarding my issues. I at no time asked or demanded pref- erential treatment. I did exactly what was asked of me and was treated fairly by law enforcement. The points that Mr. Nelson makes are very serious to me as I have worked hard over the past five years to make CRIT a bet- ter place than it was before me. I have strived to treat everyone fairly over those years. Before taking this posi- tion, my character and ethics were never in question, but he has continuously made accusations at me with no basis of fact. What’s more, we have allowed him to be very dis- ruptive, but always allowed him to voice his opinion. This is something I believe would not be tolerated in other gov- ernments. He does so in an open meeting because he knows that we won’t say anything worse back to him. He knows I won’t even though I do more about him than he thinks. I believe in a person’s rights. I believe in confiden- tiality, which gets lost some time at CRIT. I believe that EVERYONE should be heard. I have helped a lot of Tribal Members over the past few years, as have all of Tribal Council. I help those who have no one else to turn to, that includes (in this alleged instance) family. When I arrived, spending was not controlled at all, and we have strived to bring that under control to be prudent in how we spend money. This is the process that is in place that I follow. If there are concerns about who gets put in the hotel then perhaps, we should consider ending financial assistance all together then there would be no question. I know past Councils have done so, and I have brought up this idea in prior meetings. I can’t tell you or make you do anything. I would only ask that you considered the source of these allegations in the petition and choose accordingly. I am continuing to work for everyone in this office and will continue to do so until the end of my term. To: Mr. Tim Stevens Petition- There are a lot of allegations in this statement. Inaccurate accusations with no basis of fact in any of them. I would say consider the source of this statement. This is the same tactic that was used when the same person and group attempted to confuse Tribal Members regarding our water issues two years ago trying to recall all of Tribal Council. At that time as is now with no basis in facts. I believe in everyone’s right to speak on their issues or concerns to reach a resolution. That has not been in my experience, what this person and group intend. This is a time for solutions! None are being offered by this person or group. I have been in this position for five years and logic would dictate that if these statements were true; even one, it would have been brought up or addressed before now. I take very seriously the position that has been entrusted to me and have strived to the best of my ability to move CRIT forward; for everyone. I ask you all to really consider the truth before signing anything. Thank you. PROJECT IN PLANNING STAGE: —CRIT Administration Signage Project. —Closing and redevelopment of Sandy’s Trailer Park and Commercial. —Closing and redevelopment of Riverview RV Park. PROJECTS IN BIDDING STAGE: —CRIT Administration Restroom Remodel, addition for Americans with Disabilities Act compliance, and a new elevator. PROJECTS IN PROGRESS: —CRIT Educational Services Building Renovation (Old Arizona Western College), Parker, AZ —CRIT Adult Jail Expansion and Renovation, CRIT Tribal Complex, 2nd & Mohave. —Reconstruction of the Water Resources Building in Poston, Arizona. —CRIT Administration Data Center Building, CRIT Tribal Complex, 2nd & Mohave. —CRIT Administration Complex fiber optic under- ground communications. CRIT Tribal Complex, 2nd & Mohave. —CRIT Reservation Boundary Signage Project. —CRIT PSAP/E911 App. PROJECTS COMPLETED: —BlueWater Lagoon domestic water infrastructure completed by CRIT Water and Big River Development. —CRIT Fire Station #2 —CRIT Adult Expansion & Remodel —CRIT Financial Center —CRIT Realty Remodel —CRIT Running Man II —Fresenius Kidney Care Repairs & Remodel —Administration Phone System —CRIT Bluewater Cinemas Remodel Colorado River Indian Tribes Administration Project Manager’s Update 2020 The Native American Journalism Association was founded in 1983 by Oglala Lakota Tim Giago and a group of Native American Journalists, fed up with the defamatory and unfair reporting practices of non-native newspapers on reservation border towns. Today NAJA has over 600 members. Their annual conference will take place in Phoenix this year, September 13th - 16th.