Manataba Messenger

Page 23 RESOLUTION #36-20 A Resolution to Approve the Development Application 19-10 for Robert Burnstead, Robert Thomas, and Gregory Michie to Place Three Mobile Homes in Ground with Attached Awnings and Construct a Freestanding Garage with Attached Awning, on Lot 4 Tract 8333 within Big River Subdivision. The foregoing resolution was duly approved by a vote of 7 for, 0 against, and 0 abstaining. RESOLUTION #37-20 A Resolution to Approve the Renewal Proposal from Willis Towers Watson to Bind on Behalf of the Colorado River Indian Tribes for Crime, Comprehensive General Liability, Business Auto Liability, Business Auto Physical Damage, and Executive Risk Insurance Coverage with Tribal First. The foregoing resolution was duly approved by a vote of 7 for, 0 against, and 0 abstaining. RESOLUTION #38-20 A Resolution to Ratify the Transfer of $666,232.27 from the National Bank of Arizona ("NBAZ") CRIT TTP Grant Account to the CRIT General Fund Account for Costs through December 20, 2019, as a True-Up transfer. The foregoing resolution was duly approved by a vote of 8 for, 0 against, and 0 abstaining. RESOLUTION #39-20 A Resolution to Approve Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Regina Fuller, an Account Consultant. The foregoing resolution was duly approved by a vote of 8 for, 0 against, and 0 abstaining. RESOLUTION #40-20 A Resolution to Approve the Write-Off of Outstanding Debts of Tribal Members who are deceased as of December 31, 2019. The foregoing resolution was duly approved by a vote of 7 for, 0 against, and 0 abstaining. RESOLUTION #41-20 A Resolution to Authorize the Colorado River Resident Management Corporation, on behalf of the Colorado River Indian Tribes, to Submit an Application for the Fiscal Years 2019 and 2020 Community Development Block Grant Program for Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages, to Replace HVAC Systems and Shingled Roofing for Rental Units. The foregoing resolution was duly approved by a vote of 4 for, 2 against, and 0 abstaining. RESOLUTION #42-20 A Resolution to Authorize Membership in the National Congress of American Indians. The foregoing resolution was duly approved by a vote of 7 for, 0 against, and 0 abstaining. NCAI was established in 1944 in response to the termi- nation and assimilation policies the US government forced upon tribal governments in contradiction of their treaty rights and status as sovereign nations. To this day, protecting these inherent and legal rights remains the primary focus of NCAI. First Female President of NCAI was Colorado River Indian Tribal Member Veronica Lee Homer Mohave/Shasta the first female president of the oldest and largest national American Indian organization. “NO RIGHT IS MORE SACRED TO A NATION, TO A PEOPLE, THAN THE RIGHT TO FREELY DETERMINE ITS SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, POLITICAL, AND CULTURAL FUTURE WITHOUT EXTERNAL INTERFERENCES. THE FULLEST EXPRESSION OF THIS RIGHT IS WHEN A NATION FREELY GOVERNS ITSELF.” —Current NCAI President Fawn R. Sharp (3rd female president). RESOLUTION #43-20 A Resolution to Approve a Settlement Agreement Between the Colorado River Indian Tribes and Desert Quartzite, LLC. The foregoing resolution was duly approved by a vote of 5 for, 1 against, and 0 abstaining. RESOLUTION #44-20 A Resolution to Ratify Approval of a Bill of Sale and Release of Liability for Tribal-Owned Mobile Home/Structure. The foregoing resolution was duly approved by a vote of 5 for, 1 against, and 0 abstaining. RESOLUTION #45-20 A Resolution to Rescind Resolution 375-19, a Resolution to Approve Change Order #20. The foregoing resolution was duly approved by a vote of 6 for, 0 against, and 0 abstain- ing. RESOLUTION #46-20 A Resolution to Enter Into a Non-disclosure Agreement Regarding Potential Real Estate Transaction.The foregoing resolution was duly approved by a vote of 6 for, 0 against, and 0 abstaining. RESOLUTION #47-20 A Resolution to Authorize the Bureau of Indian Affairs to Conduct Well Abandonment Procedures for (12) Twelve Groundwater Monitoring Wells that are No Longer Required for Remediation Efforts. The foregoing resolu- tion was duly approved by a vote of 5 for, 0 against, and 0 abstaining. RESOLUTION #48-20 A Resolution to Approve a Professional Service Agreement and HIPAA Business Associate Agreement with David J. McIntyre, Ph.D., ABPP on Behalf of the CRIT Behavioral Health Services. The foregoing resolution was duly approved by a vote of 5 for, 0 against, and 0 abstain- ing. Tribal Council Actions Copyright 2020 The Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT) formerly known as the Colorado River Indian Reservation, was brought into American existence in 1865 when the United States by Act of Congress officially recognized their idea of the captured boundary of the Mohave peo- ple; which is what still exists today although, their original boundaries extended all the way into Mexico. The Colorado River Indian Tribes is now made up of a total of four tribes, the Mohave, Chemehuevi, Hopi and Navajo and enjoys a vibrant cultural community of members, unlike any other tribe. The current tribal population is 4,570 members. The Manataba Messenger is the official publication of the Colorado River Indian Tribes with headquarters and publication address on the Colorado River Indian reservation and within the State of Arizona. As such, it is the publication legally qualified to publish official legal notices as required by law. (A.R.S. 39-201,202,203,204,205). MANATABA MESSENGER (USPS 035-994) is published monthly by the Colorado River Indian Tribes, Mohave Road and 2nd Avenue, Parker, Arizona, 85344. FREE SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE GIVEN TO OFF RESERVATION TRIBAL MEMBERS ONLY. Tribal members write a formal request to CRIT Manataba Messenger, c/o Subscriptions 16600 Mohave Road, Parker, AZ 85344, please include your full name, address, contact phone number and tribal identification num- ber. Currently, the newspaper publishes 3,800 per month to the members of the Colorado River Indian Tribes. The Manataba Messenger is proud to be printed on recyclable paper and ink, by a company that is committed to an environmentally safe production process, education, and policy. Editorials and articles are the sole responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion, attitude or philosophy of the MANATABA MESSENGER or the Colorado River Indian Tribes. MANATABA MESSENGER does not assume responsibility for unsolicited materials and does not guarantee publication of any content upon submission. MANATABA MESSENGER reserves the right to reject any material or letter submitted for publication. MANATABA MESSENGER reserves the right to refuse, amend, withdraw, or otherwise deal with all ADVERTISEMENTS submitted at their absolute discretion and without explanation. MANATABA MESSENGER does not endorse any product or services accepted as advertisement for the newspaper. All contributions received @: MANATABA MESSENGER 26600 Mohave Road, Parker, AZ 85344 Email: manatabamessenger@gmail.com Phone: (520) 238-2969 NO PART OF THIS PUBLICATION MAY BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT FULL WRITTEN CONSENT FROM THE COLORADO RIVER INDIAN TRIBES OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL. ALL VIOLATORS WILL BE PROSECUTED TO THE FULL EXTENT OF THE LAW. Ivy Ledezma Wowasi Wast’e Win Mohave, Fort Mohave, Oglala Lakota Colorado River Indian Tribal Member Publisher/Editor Left to Right, Front Row: Edward Cata, San Juan Pueblo Stephen C. De Mers, Flathead George Kenote, Menominee William Fire Thunder, Sioux Basil Two Bear, Sioux Martin T. Cross, Gros Ventre William W. Short, Chickasaw George La Motte, Chippewa Roy E. Gourd, Cherokee Judge N.B.Johnson, Cherokee Ben Dwight, Choctaw Erma Hicks, Cherokee Albert Attocknie, Comanche George LaVatta, Shoshone-Bannock Jesse Rowlodge, Cheyenne-Arapaho Ed Davenport, Fox John Dick, Chippewa Luke Gilbert, Sioux Henry Throssel, Papago Fred Mahone, Walapai Grant Iron Lightning, Sioux Roly Canard, Creek Middle Row: Perry Kennerly, Blackfeet Paul Pins, Osage Harry Red Eagle, Osage John Whitehorn, Osage Steven Vicenti, Jicarilla Apache Laell Vicenti,Jicarilla Apache Sam Burch, Southern Ute Paul LeGarde, Chippewa Conner Chappoose, Ute George Eastman, Sioux Raymond Graham, Western Shoshone J.P.James, Creek David Dozier, Santa Clara Pueblo Charles E.J. Heacock, Sioux Archie Phinney, Nez Perce Joshua Spottedhorse, Sioux Leona Locust, Cherokee Clara Spottedhorse, Sioux Margaret Onefield Richard, Sioux Beulah M. Abbott, Choctaw Hazel Christian Lawrence Appah, Ute Howard Soon t ay, Kiowa-Comanche Back Row: Andrew Dunlap, Caddo Henry Standing Bear, Sioux Walter S. Kim mel, Sioux Ben Chosa, Chippewa D ’ Arcy McNickle, Flathead Peru W. Farver, Choctaw John B. Milam, Cherokee John Max, Sioux SimonJ. Kirk, Sioux Frank Bear, Winnebago Edward L. Rogers, Chippewa Cornelius S. Aaron, Mohegan Albert A. Exendine, Delaware James Dougomah, Kiowa Dan Madrano, Caddo Don Whistler, Sauk Eugene Fisher, Cheyenne Richard J. Cryer, Potawatomi Arvid E. Miller, Stockbridge-Munsee Francis Issues, Northern Cheyenne James Hawkins, Sioux Lois Harlan, Cherokee Survive.