CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA TRIBAL COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION AGENDA November 9, 2019
1) CALL TO ORDER 2) OPENING PRAYER/FLAG SALUTE 3) ROLL CALL 4) APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) Regular Session September 14, 2019 5) WELCOME GUESTS/RECOGNIZE VETERAN OF THE MONTH a) Paul Perry, District #5 6) REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 7) NEW BUSINESS a) Approve the Choctaw Nation Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Budget FY2019 · Vote Counts: YEAs- Unanimous; Vote Result: Bill passed CB-17-20 b) Approve the Choctaw Nation Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Budget for FY2019 · Vote Counts: YEAs- Unanimous; Vote Result: Bill passed CB-18-20 c) Approve the Family Violence Prevention Program Budget for FY2020 · Vote Counts: YEAs- Unanimous; Vote Result: Bill passed CB-19-20 d) Approve the Funds and Budget for the Year Five of Five Continuation for the Injury Prevention Program (IPP) · Vote Counts: YEAs- Unanimous; Vote Result: Bill passed CB-20-20 e) Approve the Transfer of Real Property to the Choctaw Nation · Vote Counts: YEAs- Unanimous; Vote Result: Bill passed CB-21-20 f) Approve Funding for Construction of New Travel Plaza and Casino Too and, upon Completion of Such Construction, the Demolition of the Existing Travel Plaza and Casino Too in Pocola, Oklahoma · Vote Counts: YEAs- Unanimous; Vote Result: Bill passed CB-22-20 g) Approve a Limited Waiver of Sovereign Immunity in favor of Starbucks · Vote Counts: YEAs- Unanimous; Vote Result: Bill passed CB-23-20 8) OTHER NEW BUSINESS 9) OLD BUSINESS 11) ADJOURNMENT 12) CLOSING PRAYER
Council Members Present: Thomas Williston Tony Ward Eddie Bohanan Delton Cox Ron Perry Jennifer Woods Jack Austin Perry Thompson James Dry Anthony Dillard Robert Karr James Frazier |
October 2019 Tribal Council Regular SessionChoctaw Nation Tribal Council met in regular session on October 12, 2019, at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma 1) CALL TO ORDER 2) OPENING PRAYER/FLAG SALUTE 3) ROLL CALL 4) APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) Regular Session September 14, 2019 5) WELCOME GUESTS/RECOGNIZE VETERAN OF THE MONTH a) William Logan, District #4 6) APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES 7) REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 8) NEW BUSINESS a) Letter of Appointment for Jack Austin, Jr. to the position of Assistant Chief of the Choctaw Nation
b) Approve Funds and Budget for the 2019 Native American Library Services Enhancement - CB-01-20
c) Approve Funds and Budget for the 2019 Native American Library Services (Basic Library) Grant - CB-02-20
d) Approve Funds and Budget for the Year Five of Five Continuation of the Native Asset Building Initiative (CAB-NABI) - CB-03-20
e) Approve Funds and Budget for the Year Four of Five Native Youth Initiative for Leadership, Empowerment, and Development (I-LEAD) – Chahta Himmak Pila Pehlichi (“CHPP” or “Choctaw Future Leaders”) - CB-04-20
f) Approve Funds and Budget for the Year Five of Five Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Initiative – Project Homakbi Ribbon - CB-05-20
g) Approve Funds and Budget for the Year Five of Five Continuation for the Methamphetamine and Suicide Prevention Initiative – Project Apelachi - CB-06-20
h) Approve Funds and Budget for the Year Three of Three Continuation for the Behavioral Health Integration Initiative (BH21) – Project Integrate - CB-07-20
i) Approve Funds and Budget for the Year Four of Five Continuation for the Tribal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program – Chahta Inchukka - CB-08-20
j) Approve Funds and Budget for the Year Two of Five Continuation for the Tribal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program – Chahta Vlla Apela - CB-09-20
k) Approve Funds and Budget for Year Five of Five Continuation for the Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Initiative – Project Strong - CB-10-20
l) Approve Funds and Budget for Year One of Five for the 2019 Oklahoma Dementia Education Enhancement Program (OK-DEEP) Subaward - CB-11-20
m) Authorize Chief to Place Property in Atoka County in Trust Status with the United States of America - CB-13-20
n) Approve an Electric Transmission Line Easement in Favor of Public Service Company of Oklahoma, on Choctaw Nation Fee Land in Atoka County, Oklahoma - CB-14-20
o) Approve and Electric Line Easement in Favor of Oklahoma Gas & Electric Company, on Choctaw Nation Fee Land in Bryan County, Oklahoma - CB-15-20
p) Approve an Electric Line Anchor Easement in Favor of Oklahoma Gas & Electric Company, on Land Held by the USA in Trust for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma in Bryan County, Oklahoma - CB-16-20
q) Approve FY2020 Budget for Choctaw Nation Food Distribution Program
9) OTHER NEW BUSINESS 10) OLD BUSINESS a) Appoint Sergeant-at-Arms for the Choctaw Nation Tribal Council 10) ADJOURNMENT 11) CLOSING PRAYER
Council Members Present:
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September 2019 Tribal Council Regular SessionChoctaw Nation Tribal Council met in regular session on September 14, 2019, at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma 1) CALL TO ORDER 2) OPENING PRAYER/FLAG SALUTE 3) ROLL CALL 4) APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) Regular Session August 10, 2019 5) WELCOME GUESTS/RECOGNIZE VETERAN OF THE MONTH a) Sylvester Moore, District #3 6) ELECTION OF SPEAKER, SECRETARY, CHAPLAIN, AND SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE
7) APPOINTMENT OF PARLIAMENTARIAN, SERGEANT-AT-ARMS, AND RECORDING SECRETARY
8) REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 9) NEW BUSINESS a) Presentation of Choctaw School of Language Teacher Certificate
b) Approve the FY2020 Budgets for the Indian Child Welfare Program and to Approve the Family Preservation Program - CB-143-19
c) Approve the Choctaw Nation FY2019 WIC Budget - CB-144-19
d) Approve the FY/2020 Annual Tribal Budget - CB-145-19
e) Approve Application for Head Start One-Time Grant Funds - CB-146-19
f) To Approve Application to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Services for the Joint Venture Construction Program, to Approve Negotiation and Execution of a Joint Venture Construction Agreement, and to provide funding to Construct and Equip a Health Clinic in Hugo, OK - CB-147-19
g) To Approve Application for the 2019 Tribal Housing and Urban Development-Veterans Administration-Supportive Housing Grant (VASH) - CB-148-19
h) Acknowledge the Chief's Designation of Certain Employees of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma to Execute Federal Indian Preference Forms and to Rescind CB-88-16 - RS-03-19
i) Approve Funds and Budget for Year 5 of 5 Continuation for the Methamphetamine and Suicide Prevention Initiative Purpose Area 2 (Project Path of Hope) - CB-149-19
j) A Resolution Proclaiming that the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Stands United with All Oklahoma Tribal Governments Regarding the Tribal-State Gaming Compact - RS-04-19
k) Approve the Disposal of Surplus Capital Assets - CB-150-19
l) Authorize the Child Care Assistance Program be Consolidated into the Choctaw Nations 477 Plan Pursuant to the Indian Employment, Training and Related Services Demonstration Act of 1992 and as Amended by the Indian Employment, Training and Related Services Consolidation Act of 2017 - CB-151-19
10) OTHER NEW BUSINESS 11) OLD BUSINESS 12) ADJOURNMENT 13) CLOSING PRAYER Council Members Present:
Next regular scheduled council meeting will be 10:00 a.m., October 12, 2019, at Tvshka Homma.
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August 2019 Tribal Council Regular SessionChoctaw Nation Tribal Council met in regular session on August 10, 2019, at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma 1) CALL TO ORDER 2) OPENING PRAYER/FLAG SALUTE 3) ROLL CALL 4) APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) Regular Session July 13, 2019 5) WELCOME GUESTS/RECOGNIZE VETERAN OF THE MONTH a) Randal Dewayne Hicks, District #2 6) REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 7) NEW BUSINESS a) Letter of Appointment for Marion Fry to the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Ethics Committee
b) Approve Funds and Budget for Year Five of Five Continuation for the National Workforce Diversity Pipeline Program (PATHS) - CB-132-19
c) Approve Funds and Budget for the Year Three of Five Continuation Cooperative Agreement for First Responders - CB-133-19
d) Approve Funds and Budget for the Tribal Wildlife Grant - CB-134-19
e) Approve Application for the Bus and Bus Facilities Program - CB-135-19
f) Approve Funding for the Expansion of the Residency and Specialty Clinic at the Talihina Health Care Center - CB-136-19
g) Approve Rescission of CB-93-19 (Which Approved Funding for Construction of New Travel Plaza and Casino Too in Durant, Oklahoma) - CB-137-19
h) Approve the Articles of Organization of Choctaw Premier Services, LLC, Allowing it to Sue and be Sued in Accordance with a Limited Waiver of Sovereign Immunity and Authorizing the Submission of an Application for Certification as a Small Business Administration's 8(a) Business Development Program Participant - CB-138-19.pdf
i) Approve the Disposal of Surplus Capital Assets - CB-139-19.pdf
j) Approve a Public Highway Easement in Favor of Oklahoma Department of Transportation, on Land Held by the USA in Trust for the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations in Love County, Oklahoma. - CB-140-19.pdf
k) Approve a Limited Waiver of Sovereign Immunity (SA American Dreams Vacation, LLC) - CB-141-19.pdf
l) Approve Application for Head Start Continuation Funds - CB-142-19.pdf
8) OTHER NEW BUSINESS 9) OLD BUSINESS 10) ADJOURNMENT 11) CLOSING PRAYER Council Members Present:
Councilmembers absent:
Next regular scheduled council meeting will be 10:00 a.m., September 14, 2019, at Tvshka Homma. |
July 2019 Tribal Council Regular SessionChoctaw Nation Tribal Council met in regular session on July 13, 2019, at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma 1) CALL TO ORDER 2) OPENING PRAYER/FLAG SALUTE 3) ROLL CALL 4) APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) Regular Session June 8, 2019 5) WELCOME GUESTS 6) REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 7) NEW BUSINESS a) Presentation of Choctaw Nation School of Language Teacher Certificate 8) AGENDA: a) Approve the Funds and Budget for the Community-Oriented Connectivity Broadband Grant Program (Community Connect) - CB-123-19
b) Approve Application for the Tribal Management Grant (TMG) Program - CB-124-19
c) Approve Application for the 2019 Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside (VSSA) Grant - CB125-19
d) Approve Application for the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) Program Competitive Grant - CB126-19
e) Approve Application for the Vocational Rehabilitation Services Project for American Indians with Disabilities - CB-127-19
f) Approve Application for FY2020 Community Services Block Grant Funding from the US Department of Health and Human Services - CB-128-19
g) Approve Application for FY2020 LIHEAP Funding from the US Department of Health and Human Services - CB-129-19
h) Approve Grazing Lease No. 4200178648 in Favor of Sonny Dutchover on Land Held by the USA in Trust for the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations in Bryan County, Oklahoma - CB-130-19
i) Approve the Issuance and Funding of Debt to Choctaw Global, LLC - CB-131-19
8) OTHER NEW BUSINESS 9) OLD BUSINESS 10) ADJOURNMENT 11) CLOSING PRAYER
Council Members Present:
Councilmembers absent
Next regular scheduled council meeting will be 10:00 a.m., August 10, 2019, at Tvshka Homma. |
June 2019 Tribal Council Regular SessionChoctaw Nation Tribal Council met in regular session on June 8, 2019, at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA TRIBAL COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION AGENDA June 8, 2019 CALL TO ORDER OPENING PRAYER/FLAG SALUTE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) Regular Session May 11, 2019 WELCOME GUESTS REPORTS OF COMMITTEES NEW BUSINESS a) A bill sponsored by Perry Thompson to add a polling place at Boswell.
AGENDA: a) Approve the Disposal of Surplus Capital Assets
b) Approve Revocable Permit G09-1945 in Favor of Ralph Allred on Land Held by the USA in Trust for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma in Choctaw County, Oklahoma
c) Approve a Natural Gas Pipeline Easement in Favor of Oklahoma Natural Gas Company on Land Held by the USA in Trust for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma in Bryan County, Oklahoma
d) Approve an Electric Easement in Favor of Public Service Company of Oklahoma on Choctaw Nation Fee Land in Coal County, Oklahoma
e) Approve a Road Access Easement in Favor of Jeffrey & Carol Jackson and Nancy & Gary Horton, on Choctaw Nation Fee Land in McCurtain County, Oklahoma
f) Authorize Chief to Place Property in Choctaw County in Trust Status with the United States of America
g) Amend CB-79-16 and to Authorize the Chief to Place Property in McCurtain County in Trust Status with the United States of America as Amended
h) Amend CB-145-16 and to Authorize the Chief to Place Property in Bryan County in Trust Status with the United States of America as Amended
i) Approve a Limited Waiver of Sovereign Immunity
j) Approve Funds and Budget for Tribal Victim Services Set Aside (VSSA) Expansion
k) Approve Funds and Budget for the Harold Hamm Diabetes Center Sub-Award
l) Approve the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA) Indian Housing Plan (IHP) for Year FY 2020
m) Approve the Filing of the Application for the Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant Program (DLT)
n) Approve Funding for Construction of New Garvin Travel Plaza, and upon Completion of Such Construction, the Demolition of the Currently Existing Garvin Travel Plaza
o) Approve the Filing of the Small Ambulatory Program Application
p) Approve the Conveyance of Land in Pittsburg County to Elk Roads Investment, LLC
q) Authorize Entry into Grant Agreements for Community-Oriented Connectivity Broadband Grant Program (Community Connect)
OTHER NEW BUSINESS OLD BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT CLOSING PRAYER
Councilmembers Present:
Councilmembers absent (excused):
Next regular scheduled council meeting will be 10:00 am, July 13, 2019, at Tvshka Homma. |
May 2019 Tribal Council Regular SessionChoctaw Nation Tribal Council met in regular session on May 11, 2019, at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma Call to order Approval of minutes:
Welcome guests Reports of Committees New business
a) Approve Service Line Agreement in Favor of Public Service Company of Oklahoma, on Land Held by the USA in Trust for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma in Choctaw County, Oklahoma. - CB-99-19
b) Approve the Dispose of Surplus Capital Assets - CB-100-19
c) Approve Application and Budget for the Continuation of Choctaw Nation Early Head Start-Child Care Program for FY 2019-2020 - CB-101-19
d) Approve Council Bill Enacting the Constitutional Amendment Procedures Code - CB-102-19
e) Approve the Retention of Professor Jack F. Williams as an Advisor to the Tribal Council of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma - CB-103-19
f) Proposed Amendments to the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Constitution to Provide for a Succession Plan for the Office of the Chief - CB-104-19 Vote Counts:
g) Approve Application for the Native American Affairs: Technical Assistance to Tribes Grant
Other new business Old business Adjournment Closing Prayer Council Members Present:
Next regular scheduled council meeting will be 10:00 am, June 8, 2019, at Tvshka Homma.
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April 2019 Tribal Council Regular SessionChoctaw Nation Tribal Council met in regular session on April 13, 2019, at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma Call to order Approval of minutes: Regular session March 9, 2019 Welcome guests Reports of Committees New business a) A Resolution to Proclaim the Month of April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma - CR-02-19
b) Approve the Proposed FY19 Budget for Jones Academy - CB-90-19
c) Approve the FY19 Budgets for the Consolidated Tribal Government Programs for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma - CB-91-19
d) Rescind CB-117-17 and Approve Funding for Remodel and Reimage of Choctaw Village Shopping Center in Idabel, Oklahoma - CB-92-19
e) Approve Funding for Construction of New Travel Plaza and Casino Too in Durant, Oklahoma - CB-93-19
f) Approve Grazing Lease No. 4200166965, in Favor of Kevin Burch on Land Held by the USA in Trust for the Choctaw Nation in Latimer County, Oklahoma - CB-94-19
g) Approve Grant Right of Way No. 4200167987, in Favor of Oklahoma Natural Gas Company, on Land Held by the USA in Trust for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, in Bryan County, Oklahoma - CB-95-19
h) Approve the Application for Head Start Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) Funds - CB-96-19
i) Approve a Revised Budget Proposal for the FY19 Budget for the Early Head Start Program of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma - CB-97-19
Other new business: Hire councilor for tribal council
Old Business Council Members Present:
Next regular scheduled council meeting will be 10:00 am, May 11, 2019 at Tvshka Homma. |
March 2019 Tribal Council Regular SessionChoctaw Nation Tribal Council met in regular session on March 9, 2019, at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma Call to order Approval of minutes: Regular session February 9, 2019 Welcome guests Reports of Committees New business a) Approve Funding for Construction of New Pocola Travel Plaza and Casino Too and, Upon Completion of Such Construction, the Demolition of the Currently Existing Pocola Travel Plaza and Casino Too
b) Approve the Supplemental Funds and Budget for the Regional Medical Response System (RMRS)
c) Approve the Funds and Budget for the Regional Emergency Medical Services System and Emergency Medical Services Capabilities/IJ#7
d) Approve Oil and Gas Lease #42000106980 in Favor of Stephens Production Company on Land Held by the USA in Trust for the Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, and Chickasaw Nation in Sequoyah and LeFlore Counties, Oklahoma
e) Approve Business Lease #42000160867 in Favor of Lake Eufaula Rod & Gun Club on Land Held by the USA in Trust for the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma
f) Approve Grazing Lease #42000160908 in Favor of Janet Dalton on Land Held by the USA in Trust for the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma - CB-82-19
g) Approve Business Lease #4200160863 in Favor of Lake Eufaula Rod & Gun Club on Land Held by the USA in Trust for the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma - CB-83-19
h) Approve the Application to the Family Violence Prevention Grant for Fiscal Year 2020 - CB-84-19
i) Approve to Dispose of Surplus Capital Assets
j) Approve an Amendment to the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Code of Civil Procedure
k) Approve the Acceptance of IHS Funds and Allocate the Funds for Repair of the Idabel Clinic - CB-87-19
l) Amend the Chief and Tribal Council Election Ordinance Codified in CB-124-18 - CB-88-19
Other new business a) Elect Speaker Pro Tem-James Dry nominated and approved b) Tribal Council Proposes an amendment to the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Constitution to be considered for adoption by a vote of qualified tribal members.
Old Business Council Members Present:
Next regular scheduled council meeting will be 10:00 am, April 13, 2019 at Tvshka Homma. |
February 2019 Tribal Council Regular SessionChoctaw Nation Tribal Council met in regular session on February 9, 2019 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma Call to order Approval of minutes: Regular session January 12, 2019 Reports of Committees Appointment of Council Members to Gaming and Global Investments committees New Business Council bills approved: b) Approve Funds and Budget for the Year Four of Five Continuation for the Special Diabetes Program for Indians Community-Directed Grant Program (SDPI) - CB-68-19
c) Approve Application for the Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitations Purpose Area #1 – COPS Tribal Resources Hiring and Equipment/Training Grant - CB-69-19
d) Approve Application for the Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitations Purpose Area #3 – Tribal Justice Systems Grant - CB-70-19
e) Approve Application for the Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitations Purpose Area #7 – Tribal Victim Services Program - CB-71-19
f) Rescind CB-148-18 and Approve the New Budget for Year One of the 2018 Choctaw Nation Public Health Strategic Planning Talking Circles Cooperative Agreement - CB-72-19
g) Authorize Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Tribal Participation in Nationwide Title VI Elder Needs Assessment - CB-73-19
h) Approve Application to Request a Carryover of Funds from FY2015 through 2018 to FY 2019/2020 for the Choctaw Nation Early Head Start Program - CB-74-19
i) Approve to Dispose of Surplus Capital Assets - CB-75-18
j) Approve Leasing of Real and Personal Property
k) Approve a Limited Waiver of Sovereign Immunity - CB-76-19
l) Proposed Amendment to the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Constitution to be Considered for Adoption by a Vote of Qualified Tribal Members
Old Business Council Members Present:
Next regular scheduled council meeting will be 10:00 am, March 9, 2019 at Tvshka Homma. |
January 2019 Tribal Council Regular SessionChoctaw Nation Tribal Council met in regular session on January 12, 2019 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma Call to order Approval of minutes: Regular session December 8, 2018 Reports of Committees: New Business a) Administer oath of office for Election Board members Kay Green, Candace Perkins, Jennifer Johnson, Judy Ogle and Killy Halcomb. Council bills approved: b) Rescind CB-106-18 and to approve funding for construction of Atoka Wellness Center Expansion - CB-56-19 c) Approve funds and budget for the Year Four of Five Continuation for the Making Policy Outreach Wellness Equity Reality (MPOWER.) - CB-57-19 d) Approve the conveyance of land in Pushmataha County to the Housing Authority of the Choctaw Nation for Independent Elderly Housing. - CB-58-19 e) Approve the conveyance of land in Coal County to the Housing Authority of the Choctaw Nation for Independent Elderly Housing. - CB-59-19 f) Amend CB-8-08 and withdraw the approval to sell excess property in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. - CB-60-19 g) Approve grazing lease No. 4200158849 in favor of Ewing and Donna Downen on land held by the USA in trust for the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations of Oklahoma in Atoka County, Oklahoma. - CB-61-19 h) Approve grazing lease No. 4200158852 in favor of Steven W. Church on land held by the USA in trust for the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations of Oklahoma in Latimer County, Oklahoma. - CB-62-19 i) Approve grazing lease No. 4200158853 in favor of Fred James, JR. on land held by the USA in trust for the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations of Oklahoma in Latimer County, Oklahoma (160 acres.) - CB-63-19 j) Approve grazing lease No. 4200158854 in favor of Fred James, JR. on land held by the USA in trust for the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations of Oklahoma in Latimer County, Oklahoma (380 acres.) - CB-64-19 k) Approve a communication line easement in favor of Southwestern Bell telephone Company d/b/a AT&T, on land held by the USA in trust for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. - CB-65-19 l) Approve a revocable permit in favor of Calera Public Schools on Choctaw tribal fee land land in Bryan County, Oklahoma. - CB-66-19 m) Approve fiscal year 2018 budget for the Choctaw Nation Child Care Development fund. - CB-67-19 Council Members Present:
Next regular scheduled council meeting will be 10:00 am, February 9, 2019 at Tvshka Homma. |
Choctaw Nation Tribal Council met in regular session on December 8, 2018 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma Call to order Approval of minutes: Regular session November 10, 2018 Reports of Committees: New Business Council bills approved: a) Amend CB-64-18 to authorize the Chief to place property in Bryan County in trust status with the United states of America as amended. b) Authorize the Chief to place property in McCurtain County in trust status with the United states of America. c) Approve to dispose of surplus capital assets. d) Rescind CB-117-19 for funding of Strategic Acquisition. e) Approve funds and budget for Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitations Purpose Area #1 f) Approve funds and budget for the Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Assistance Program (Project SERV) g) Approve funds and budget for Project Apelachi h) Approve funds and budget for the Year Two of Five Continuation Cooperative Agreements for First Responders i) Approve funds and budget for the Year Four of Five Continuation for the National Workforce Diversity Pipeline Program. j) Approve funds and budget for Supplemental Award to the Cooperative Agreement to Implement Zero Suicide in the Health System - Project Zero Suicide. k) Approve funds and budget for the Year One of Five of the Indian Education Discretionary Grants Program - Professional Development Grants Program. l) Approve funds and budget for the Year Four of Five Continuation for the Injury Prevention Program. m) Approve funds and budget for the Year Four of Five Continuation for the Cooperative Agreements for Tribal Behavioral Health - Project Embrace. n) Approve application for the Indian Community Development Block Grant. o) Approve the Choctaw Nation's participation in the Tribal Soil Climate Analysis Network (TSCAN) p) Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity (GCG Funding, LLC)
Council Members Present:
Next regular scheduled council meeting will be 10:00 am, January 12, 2019 at Tvshka Homma. |
Choctaw Nation Tribal Council met in regular session on November 10, 2018 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma Call to order Approval of minutes: Regular session October 13, 2018 Reports of Committees: New Business Council bills approved: a) Approve funds and budget for the Choctaw Nation Family Violence Prevention program budget FY 2018-2019 b) Approve funds and budget for the supplemental award to the Ywar Atwood Five Continuation of the Native Youth Initiative for Leadership, Empowerment, and Development (1-Lead) - Chahta Himmak Pila Pehlichi c) Approve funds and budget for the Year Two of Three Continuation of the Behavioral Health Integration Initiative d) Approve funds and budget for the Year Three of Five Continuation of the Tribal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program - Chahta Inchukka e) Approve funds and budget for the Year Four of Five Continuation of the Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Initiative - Project Homakbi Ribbon f) Approve funds and budget for the Year Four of Five Continuation of the Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Initiative - Project Strong g) Approve funds and budget for Project Apelachi h) Approve funds and budget for the Year One of Three Continuation for the Social and Economic Development Strategies Grant i) Approve funds and budget for the Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitations Purpose Area #3 j) Approve funds and budget for the Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitations Purpose Area #4 k)Approve funds and budget for the Year One of Three Continuation for the Native American Career and Technical Education program (NACTEP) l) Approve funds and budget for the Year One of Five Continuation for the Project Tribal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program - Chahta Vlla Apela m) Approve the release of royalty income funds held in escrow by the US government for certain tracts of land in the area of the Arkansas Riverbed n) Approve oil and gas lease no. 42000106947 in favor of R. K. Pinson and Assoxiates, LLC on land held by the USA in trust for the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations in McClain County, Oklahoma. o) Approve an electric line easement in favor of Choctaw Electric Cooperarive, Inc. on Choctaw Tribal Fee Land in McCurtain County, Oklahoma (Idabel Pecan Farm) p) Approve an electric line right of way easement in favor of Choctaw Electric Cooperative, Inc. on Choctaw Tribal Fee land in McCurtain County, Oklahoma (Garvin Pecan Farm) q) Rescind CB-83-84 and CB-57-85 and Approve the Choctaw Nation Health Services Act of 2019 r) Amend the Chief and Tribal Council Election Ordinance adopted in CB-124-18 (CB-39-19 pdf) Link to Election Ordinance s) Resolution to honor Chihowa (God) for His Great Blessings over the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and proclaim the Choctaw Nation a nation of the Christian faith. CR-01-19 Council Members Present:
Next regular scheduled council meeting will be 10:00 am, December 8, 2018 at Tvshka Homma. |
Choctaw Nation Tribal Council met in regular session on October 13, 2018 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma Call to order Approval of minutes: Regular session September 8, 2018 Reports of Committees: New Business a) Letter of appointment of Sylvester Moore to the Choctaw Nation Ethics Committee b) Letter of appointment of Gwenda Taylor to the Choctaw Nation Ethics Committee c) Letter of appointment for Kay Green, Jane Parent, Kitty Halcomb, and Judy Ogle to Choctaw Nation Election Board d) Approve council bill adopting the Choctaw Nation Criminal Codes e) Approval to dispose of surplus capital assets f) Approve the filing of applications with the Federal Transit Administration g) Approve funds and budget for Year Three Continuation of the Tribal Management Grant Program h) Approve funds and budget for the Victims of Crime Act i) Approve funds and budget for the Tribal Homeland Security Grant Program j) Approve funds and budget for the 2015 Methamphetamine and SuicidePrevention Initiative Purpose Area 2 k) Approve funds and budget for the Yapalli Choctaw Road to Health l) Approve funds and budget for the Oklahoma Tobacco Research Center m) Approve funds and budget for Year Three Continuation of the Hospital Preparedness Program n) Approve a limited waiver of Sovereign Immunity for Tobacco Related Agreements o) Approve funding for Housing Development Under Affordable Rental Housing Program p) Approve funding for Housing Development Under Independent Elderly Housing Program q) Approve funding for Housing Development Under LEAP program r) Approve a gas pipeline right of way easement in favor of Blue Water TPX Operating Company, LLC, on Choctaw Tribal Fee Land in Pittsburg County, OK s) Approve a service line agreement in favor of Centerpoint Energy Oklahoma Gas, on land held by the USA in Trust for the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations in Latimer County, OK t) Approve a service line agreement in favor of Public Service Company, on Choctaw Tribal Fee Land in trust for the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations in Latimer County, OK u) Approve an electric line easement in favor of Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company, on Choctaw Tribal Fee land in LeFlore County, OK v) Approve a right of way agreement in favor of Cherokee Telephone Company, on Choctaw Tribal Fee Land in Bryan County, OK w) Authorize the Chief to place property in Coal County, in Trust Status with the United States of America x) Approve funding for construction of new Choctaw Country Market in Coalgate, OK Other New Business a) Discuss and take action on holding November 10, 2018 regular session at 9:00 am due to Veterans Ceremony Council Members Present:
Next regular scheduled council meeting will be 9:00 am, November 10, 2018 at Tvshka Homma. |
Choctaw Nation Tribal Council met in regular session on September 8, 2018 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma
Call to order Approval of minutes Regular session August 11, 2018
Reports of Committees: Election of Speaker, Secretary, and Chaplain of the Tribal Council:
Appointment of Sergeant-At-Arms, Parliamentarian, and Recording Secretary of the Tribal Council Appointment of Committees of the Tribal Council Reports of Committees New Business
Other New Business Council Members Present:
Next regular scheduled council meeting will be 10:00 am, October 13, 2018, at Tvshka Homma. |
Choctaw Nation Tribal Council met in regular session on July 14, 2018 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma
Call to order
Approval of minutes
Regular session June 14, 2018
Special Session July 3, 2018 To Approve the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Tribal Council Members Compensation and Allowances Plan (PDF)
Reports of Committees:
New Business
Council bills approved were:
a) Approve to Dispose of Surplus Capital Assets (PDF) b) Approve Funds and Budget for the 2018 Play Streets Agreement (PDF) e) Approve Oil and Gas Lease No. 4200082642 on Land Held by the USA in Trust for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma in favor of BRG Petroleum, LLC, in Latimer County, Oklahoma (PDF) f) Approve the Chief and Tribal Council Election Ordinance CB-124-18 PDF) g) Approve the sale of Bison (PDF) h) Approve One-Time Funding Grant for the Head Start Program (PDF)
Other New Business Council Members Present:
Next regular scheduled council meeting will be 10:00 am, August 11, 2018 at Tvshka Homma. |
Choctaw Nation Tribal Council met in regular session on June 9, 2018 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma Call to order Approval of minutes Regular session May 12, 2018 Reports of Committees: New Business Council bills approved were:
Other New Business Council Members Present:
Next regular scheduled council meeting will be 10:00 am, July 14, 2018 at Tvshka Homma. |
Choctaw Nation Tribal Council met in regular session on December 9, 2017 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma Call to order Reports of Committees: New Business The council bills approved were: Approve the Disposal of Surplus Capital Assets (PDF) Other New Business Old Business Council Members Present: Thomas Williston Tony Ward Kenny Bryant Delton Cox Jennifer Woods Ronald Perry Jack Austin Perry Thompson Anthony Dillard James Dry Bob Pate James Frazier Next regular scheduled council meeting will be 10:00 am, January 13, 2018 at Tvshka Homma. |
CALL TO ORDER
OPENING PRAYER/FLAG SALUTE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular Session October 14, 2017
WELCOME GUESTS
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
NEW BUSINESS
Letter of Re-Appointment for Judge Frederick Bobb to the Constitutional Court of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
Letter of Re-Appointment for Chief Judge Payton Phelps to the Court of Appeals of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
Approve to Dispose of Surplus Capital Assets (PDF)
Approve Choctaw Nation Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Budget FY 2017 (PDF)
Approve Funds and Budget for the Tribal Homeland Security Grant Program (PDF)
Approve Funds and Budget for the Behavioral Health Integration Initiative – Project Integrate(PDF)
Approve Funds and Budget for the Child Passenger Safety Seat Program (PDF)
Approve Funding for Housing Tribal Services (PDF)
OTHER NEW BUSINESS
OLD BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
CLOSING PRAYER |
Choctaw Nation Tribal Council met in regular session on September 9, 2017 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma Call to order Reports of Committees Election of Speaker, Secretary, and Chaplain of the Tribal Council: Kenny Bryant, Speaker; Ron Perry, Secretary; and Jennifer Woods, Chaplain. Appointment of Parliamentarian, Sergeant-At-Arms, and Recording Secretary of the Tribal Council Appointment of Committees New Business Approve membership to the National Congress of American Indians Authorize Chief to place property in Bryan County in Trust Status with the United States of America Amend CB-105-97 Authorize Chief to place property in McCurtain County in Trust Status with USA Approve to dispose of surplus capital assets Approve funding for acquisition and installation of wireless internet equipment Application for the Behavorial Health Integration Initiative Application for the Engergy and Mineral Development Program - Solar Power Application for the Engergy and Mineral Development Program - Wind Power Application for the Engergy and Mineral Development Program - Waste to Energy Approve funds and budget for the Native Asset Building Initiative Approve funds and budget for the National Workforce Diversity Pipeline Program Approve funds and budget for the State-sponsored Youth Suicide Prevention and Early Intervention Approve funds and budget for the Food Distribution Program Nutrition Education Approve funds and budget for the Methamphetamine and Suicide Prevention Initiative Purpose Area 2 Approve funds and budget for the Methamphetamine and Suicide Prevention Initiative Purpose Area 4 Approve funds and budget for the Native Youth Initiative for Leadership, Empowerment, and Development Grant Approve the naming of the Choctaw Community Center in Hugo, Oklahoma in honor of Choctaw Tribal Council Member Perry Thompson Approve the FY2018 budgets for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Resolution of the Great Choctaw Nation endorsing the "Imagine Durant" organization Other New Business Old Business Council Members Present: Thomas Williston Tony Ward Delton Cox Jennifer Woods Kenny Bryant Jack Austin Ronald Perry Perry Thompson James Dry Anthony Dillard Bob Pate James Frazier Next regular scheduled council meeting will be 10:00 am, October 14, 2017 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma. |
Choctaw Nation Tribal Council met in regular session on August 12, 2017 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma Call to order New Business Approve Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for the Head Start Program Approve the one-time funding grant for the Head Start program Application for the Early Head Start COLA funds Approve refunding grant for the Head Start program Approve to dispose of surplus capital assets Authorize the Chief to place property in Bryan County in trust status with the United States of America (142.91 acres) Authorize the Chief to place property in Bryan County in trust status with the United States of America (76.13 acres) Approve a right of way and easement deed for distribution system on land held USA in trust for the Choctaw Nation with Centerpoint Energy Resources Corp. in Latimer County, Oklahoma Approve a recreational lease in favor of Bill Black on land held USA in trust for the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma Approve funding for construction of new cultural center Approve funding for construction of new Choctaw Country Market in Coalgate, Oklahoma Approve application for the Tribal Wildlife Grant Approve the funds and budget for Year Three Continuation for the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program Approve the Choctaw Nation WIC Budget FY2017 Modification #1 Approve funding for remodel and re-image of Choctaw Village Shopping Ceter in Idabel, Oklahoma
Approve funding for Housing Development under LEAP program Approve the Choctaw Nation Executive Branch to reimburse out-of-state citizens for hunting and fishing license costs Approve funds and budget for Native American Museum Services program Old Business Council Members Present: Thomas Williston Tony Ward Delton Cox Joe Coley Kenny Bryant Jack Austin Ronald Perry Perry Thompson Anthony Dillard Bob Pate James Frazier Next regular scheduled council meeting will be 10:00 am, September 9, 2017 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma. |
Choctaw Nation Tribal Council met in regular session on July 8, 2017 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma Call to order Welcome guests Reports of Committees: New Business Approve to dispose of surplus capital assets Application for the Native American Grave and Repatriation Act Application for the Tribal Homeland Security Grant Program Approve the funds and budget for Connecting Kids to Coverage Approve the acquisition of assets of, and additional funding for, Waterfall Creek Pecan Farm
Other New Business Old Business Council Members Present: Thomas Williston Tony Ward Delton Cox Joe Coley Kenny Bryant Jack Austin Ronald Perry Perry Thompson Anthony Dillard Bob Pate James Frazier Next regular scheduled council meeting will be 10:00 am, August 12, 2017 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma. |
Choctaw Nation Tribal Council met in regular session on June 10, 2017 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma Call to order Welcome guests Reports of Committees: Women, Infants, and Children program, Agriculture, Food Distribution, Health Services, Job For The Day program, Recycling Center, Antlers Nursing Home, Casino Too in Grant, New Business Council Bills submitted: Approve to dispose of surplus capital assets-Approved Application for the Social and Economic Development Strategies-Approved Application for the Environmental Regulatory Enhancement Grant-Approved Approve funding for construction of new judicial building-Approved Approve Oil and Gas Lease No. 4200034378 on land held in Trust for the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations with Stephens Production Company in LeFlore County, Oklahoma-Approved Approve the Choctaw Nation Seniors Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program budget FY 2017-Approved Approve the Choctaw Nation WIC budget FY2017-Approved Approve a limited waiver of Sovereign Immunity (Micros Fidelio Worldwide, LLC)-Approved Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity (Mythics, Inc.)-Approved Approve a new official seal of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma-Approved Other New Business Executive Session Old Business Council Members Present: Thomas Williston Tony Ward Delton Cox Joe Coley Kenny Bryant Ronald Perry Perry Thompson Anthony Dillard Bob Pate James Frazier Next regular scheduled council meeting will be 10:00 am, July 8, 2017 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma. |
Choctaw Nation Tribal Council met in regular session on May 13, 2017 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma Call to order Welcome guests Reports of Committees: New Business Council Bills submitted: Approve to dispose of surplus capital assets-Approved Approve application for the Child Passenger Safety Seat Program-Approved Approve the funds and budget for Medical Reserve Corps Challenge Awards-Approved Approve the NAHASDA 2018 Indian Housing Plan-Approved Approve the budget and recontracting of Choctaw Nation Early Head Start FY 2016-2017-Approved Approve a road and utility easement in favor of the City of Calera on Choctaw Tribal Fee Land in Bryan County, Oklahoma-Approved Approve Oil and Gas Lease No. 420003473 on Land Held USA in Trust for the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations with Silver Creek Oil & Gas, LLC, in Hughes County, Oklahoma-Approved Approve Sue and Be Sued Provisions for certain entities owned by Choctaw Global, LLC-Approved Approve an investment in Choctaw Global, LLC and the reorganization of certain entities owned by the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma-Approved Approve a request that the Secretary of the Election Board establish additional voting locations for the 2017 tribal election-Approved Approve a new official Seal of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma-Not Adopted Approve an investment in JTS Capital Fund II, L.P.-Approved
Other New Business Old Business Council Members Present: Thomas Williston Tony Ward Delton Cox Joe Coley Kenny Bryant Ronald Perry Perry Thompson Anthony Dillard Bob Pate James Frazier Next regular scheduled council meeting will be 10:00 am, June 10, 2017 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma. |
Choctaw Nation Tribal Council met in regular session on April 8, 2017 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma Call to order Welcome guests Reports of Committees: New Business Letter of appointment of Kitty Halcomb to the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Election Board Approve to dispose of surplus capital assets Application for the Rural Business Development Grant-Commercial Business Space and Resource Application for the Rural Business Development Grant-Choctaw Business Lending Program Feasibility Study and Planning project Application for the Indian Community Development Block Grant (Proposed Cash Match) Application for the Indian Community Development Block Grant (Approve of Standard Housing Conditions) Application to request carryover of funds from FY 15-16 of Choctaw Nation Early Head Start Approve an underground right of way easement in favor of Public Service Company of Oklahoma on Choctaw Fee Land in McCurtain County, Oklahoma Approve a utility easement in favor of Bryan County Rural Water District #5 on Choctaw Tribal Fee Land in Bryan County, Oklahoma Approve a lease of land to Union Chappell Volunteer Fire Association Approve waiver for the Homeliving Standard Addresssing Qualifications of Jones Academy Approve the consent for annexatjion of property in Wright City Other New Business Old Business Council Members Present: Thomas Williston Tony Ward Delton Cox Joe Coley Kenny Bryant Ronald Perry Perry Thompson Anthony Dillard Bob Pate James Frazier Next regular scheduled council meeting will be 10:00 am, May 13, 2017 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma. |
Choctaw Nation Tribal Council met in regular session on March 11, 2017 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma Call to order Welcome guests Reports of Committees: New Business Approve the Family Violence Prevention Grant Proposal Approve to dispose of surplus capital assets Approve a business lease in favor of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma on Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribal Trust Land in Latimer County, Oklahoma Approve a commercial lease agreeement with Bachmann Properties, LLC Other New Business Old Business Council Members Present: Thomas Williston Tony Ward Delton Cox Joe Coley Ronald Perry Perry Thompson Anthony Dillard Bob Pate James Frazier Next regular scheduled council meeting will be 10:00 am, April 8, 2017 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma. |
Choctaw Nation Tribal Council met in regular session on February 11, 2017 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma Call to order Reports of Committees: New Business Approve COPS Tribal Resources Hiring and Equipment/Training Grant FAILED: Approve Application for DOJ/CTAS Purpose Area #4 Courthhouse Renovation Project for the Choctaw Nation Judicial Branch Application for Violence Against Women Tribal Governments Program Grant Application for Violence Victims Assistance Program Grant Application for Juvenile Healing to Wellness Courts Grant Application for Tribal Youth Program Grant Funds and budget for the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program Approve the Chief and Tribal Council Election Ordinance Other New Business Old Business Council Members Present: Thomas Williston Tony Ward Kenny Bryant Delton Cox Joe Coley Ronald Perry Jack Austin Perry Thompson Anthony Dillard Bob Pate James Frazier Next regular scheduled council meeting will be 10:00 am, March 11, 2017 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma. |
Choctaw Nation Tribal Council met in regular session on January 14, 2017 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma Call to order Reports of Committees: New Business Presentation of Choctaw School of Language Teacher Certificate Approve to dispose of surplus capital assets Grazing lease in favor of James Alexander on Land USA in trust for the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma Approve the IW and Family Preservation Budget FY 2016-2017 Approve the IW and Family Violence Prevention Budget FY 2016-2017 Approve Cops Tribal Resources Hiring and Equipment/Training Grant Approve Application for DOJ/CTAS Purpose Area #4 Courthouse Renovation Project for the Choctaw Nation Judicial Branch Approve Violence Against Women Tribal Governments Program Approve Tribal Victims Assistance Approve Juvenile Healing to Wellness Courts Approve Tribal Youth Program Approve the Funds and Budget for the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program Approve a Council Bill Adopting the Choctaw Nation Marriage Act Approve a Council Bill Adopting the Choctaw Nation Juror Code Amend CB-15-17 to include additional language stating the Choctaw Nation agrees to waive the Appraisal, Performance Bond, and Compensation Review for a Water Tower and Ground Space Lease to USCOC of Greater Oklahoma LLC on the Choctaw Nation Capitol Grounds in Tuskahoma, Oklahoma Other New Business Old Business Council Members Present: Thomas Williston Tony Ward Kenny Bryant Delton Cox Joe Coley Ronald Perry Jack Austin Perry Thompson Anthony Dillard Bob Pate James Frazier Next regular scheduled council meeting will be 10:00 am, Febuary 11, 2017 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma. |
Choctaw Nation Tribal Council met in regular session on December 10, 2016 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma Call to order Reports of Committees: New Business The council bills approved were: Approve to Dispose of Surplus Capital Assets Grazing Lease in Favor of Dustin Morgan on Choctaw Tribal Fee Land in McCurtain County, OK Approve the FY16 Budget for the Choctaw Nation Child Care Development Fund To approve the Acquisition of Real Property in College State, TX, and Related Development Costs (as Amended) Approve the Issuance and Funding of Debt to Choctaw Defense Munitions, LLC Approve an Investment in Crow Holdings Multi-Family Build-to-Hold Fund, L.P. Other New Business Old Business Council Members Present: Thomas Williston Tony Ward Kenny Bryant Delton Cox Joe Coley Ronald Perry Jack Austin Perry Thompson Anthony Dillard Bob Pate James Frazier Next regular scheduled council meeting will be 10:00 am, January 14, 2017 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma. |
Choctaw Nation Tribal Council met in regular session on October 08, 2016 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma Call to Order New Business The council bills approved were: Application for the Title VI Part A and Part C Funds and Budget for the Tribal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program – Chahta Inchukka Funds and Budget for the Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) Funds and Budget for the Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant Program Funds and Budget for the Cooperative Agreements for the Tribal Behavioral Health – Project Embrace Funds and Budget for the Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program Funds and Budget for the Farmers Market Promotion Grant Funds and Budget of the Local Food Promotion Program Funds and Budget for the Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantage Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program Funds and Budget for the Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Sexual Assault, Domestic Dating Violence, and Stalking Program Funds and Budget for the Child Passenger Safety Seat Program Funds and Budget for the COPS Tribal Resources Equipment/Training Grant Funds and Budget for the Native Youth Initiative for Leadership, Empowerment, and Development Grant Funds and Budget for the Demonstration Grants for Indian Children Program – Project Impact Funds and Budget for the Methamphetamine and Suicide Prevention Initiative-Generation Achukma Funds and Budget for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Funds and Budget for Chahta Vlla Apela Funds and Budget for the Native Asset Building Initiative Funds and Budget for the Economic Development Assistance Programs Approve a Right of Way with Oklahoma Natural Gas Company on Choctaw Tribal Fee Land in Choctaw County, Oklahoma for the Hugo Travel Plaza Dispose of Surplus Capital Assets Approve the Expenditure of Funds for Road Improvements at the Nation’s Travel Plaza and Casino Too in Oklahoma Approve the Acquisition of Real Property in College Station, TX, and Related Development Cost Approve the Chief and Tribal Council Election Ordinance Other New Business Old Business Council Members Present: Thomas Williston Kenny Bryant Ronald Perry Tony Ward Delton Cox Joe Coley Jack Austin Perry Thompson Anthony Dillard Bob Pate James Frazier Next regularly scheduled meeting will be December 10, 2016 at 10:00 am at Tvshka Homma. |
Choctaw Nation Tribal Council met in regular session on September 10, 2016 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma Call to Order Reports of Committees: Food Distribution program, Construction Facilities, Antlers Head Start, Wilburton Head Start, Fleet Management, OEH, Broken Bow Gaming, and Choctaw Nation Health Services Appointment of Sergeant-At-Arms, Parliamentarian, and Recording Secretary of the Tribal Council. Sergeant-At-Arms: Daniel Adams Parliamentarian: Michael Burrage Recording Secretary: Patty Hawkins Appointment of Committees: New Business The council bills approved were: Letter of re-appointment for David Burrage as Chief Justice to Choctaw Nation Judicial Branch Letter of re-appointment for Mitch Mullins as Tribal Court Judge to Choctaw Nation Judicial Branch Letter of re-appointment for Warren Gotcher to the Choctaw Nation Court of Appeals Letter of re-appointment for Rebecca Cryer as Choctaw Nation District Court Special Judge Authorize the Chief to place property in Bryan County in Trust Status with the United States of America Authorize the Chief to place property in Latimer County in Trust Status with the United States of America Authorize the Chief to place property in LeFlore County in Trust Status with the United States of America Amend CB-74-15 (Authorize the Chief to place property in Bryan County in Trust Status with the United States of America) Approve an Oil and Gas Lease with Cinco Energy Land Services, LLC on Land USA in trust for the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations in Coal County, Oklahoma Funds and budget for Methamphetamine and Suicide Prevention Initiative-Project Path of Hope Funds and budget for Methamphetamine and Suicide Prevention Initiative Purpose Area 4-Project Path of Hope Funds and budget for Americorps Indian Tribes Grants Funds and budget for the Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Initiative-Project Homaki Ribbon Funds and budget for the Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Initiative-Project Strong Funds and budget for the 2015 Environmental Justice Small Grants program Approve to dispose of surplus capital assets Approve FY17 Budget of the Choctaw Nation Environmental Office Performance Partnership Grant funded by the US Environmental Protection Agency Approve FY17 Budget of the Choctaw Nation Environmental Office Clean Air Act Sect 103 Grant funded by the US Environmental Protection Agency Approve a water tower and ground space lease to USCOC of Greater Oklahoma, LLC for water tower and land on the Choctaw Nation capitol grounds in Tuskahoma, Oklahoma for placement of cellular mobile radio base station. Other New Business Old Business Council Members Present: Thomas Williston Kenny Bryant Delton Cox Joe Coley Ronald Perry Jack Austin Perry Thompson Anthony Dillard Bob Pate
Next regularly scheduled meeting will be November 12, 2016 at 10:00 am at Tvshka Homma. |
Choctaw Nation Tribal Council met in regular session on September 10, 2016 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma Call to order Reports of Committees: Election of Speaker, Secretary, and Chaplain of Tribal Council New Business The council bills approved were: Approve a Service Line Agreement with PSO on Land USA Trust in Pushmataha County, OK Approve an Easement on Choctaw Tribal Fee Land with OG&E in Bryan County, OK Approve an Investment in Austin, TX Real Property Development Approve Reconciling Capital Projects and Bills for FY15 and FY16 Amend CB-114-15 (correct the source of matching funds) Funds and Budget for the Native American Library Services Basic Grant Funds and Budget for the Talent Search Program Funds and Budget for the Nationl Workforce Diversity Pipline Grant Funds and Budget for the Injury Prevention Program Approve the Rescission of CB-100-92 and CB-097-97 Approve to Dispose of Surplus Equipment Approve the FY2017 Operating and Capital Projects Budgets for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Approve the FY2017 Consolidated Tribal Government Programs Budgets for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Other New Business Old Business Council Members Present: Thomas Williston Kenny Bryant Delton Cox Joe Coley Ronald Perry Jack Austin Perry Thompson Ted Dosh Anthony Dillard Bob Pate James Frazier
Next regular scheduled council meeting will be 10:00 am, October 08, 2016 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma. |
Choctaw Nation Tribal Council met in regular session on August 13, 2016 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma Call to order Reports of Committees: Food Distribution, Grant Travel Plaza, McAlester Casino, Family Violence and Project Safe Programs, Finance, High School Student Services, and Gaming report. New Business Funds and budget for the Replicating Evidence-Based Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program Grant Funds and budget for the2015 Methamphetamine and Suicide Prevention Initiative - Generation Indigenous Initiative Support Funds and budget for the Support for Expectant and Parenting Teens, Women, Fathers, and Their Families program Funds and budget for the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant Application of the Methamphetamine and Suicide Prevention Initiative - Generation Indigenous Amend CB-103-16 Application for the Early Head Start COLA Funds Amend CB-115-16 Budget and Recontracting of Choctaw Nation Early Head Start FY 2016/17 Modification #1 of the Choctaw Nation WIC Budget 2016-2017 Approve Jones Academy’s handbooks for school year 2016-2017 Approve disposal of surplus equipment Approve the Choctaw Nation and the State of Oklahoma to enter into a Hunting and Fishing License Compact Approve a water settlement agreement Authorize Chief to place property in Pittsburg County in Trust status with the United States of America (117.51 acres) Authorize Chief to place property in Pittsburg County in Trust status with the United States of America (83.48 acres) Authorize Chief to place property in Bryan County in Trust status with the United States of America (73.51 acres) Authorize Chief to place property in LeFlore County in Trust status with the United States of America (4.120 acres) Authorize Chief to place property in LeFlore County in Trust status with the United States of America (5.0 acres) Authorize Chief to place property in Choctaw County in Trust status with the United States of America (2.968 acres) Authorize Chief to place property in Bryan County in Trust status with the United States of America (55.04 acres) Approve a supplemental easement and right of way with Public Service Company of Oklahoma on Choctaw Tribal Fee Land (Hughes Rach) in Choctaw County, OK. Approve temporary construction right of way and easement with Public Service Company of Oklahoma on Choctaw Tribal Fee Land (Hughes Ranch) in Choctaw County, OK. Approve assistance to local churches for improvements and/or the general welfare of the church. Other New Business Old Business Council Members Present: Thomas Williston Kenny Bryant Delton Cox Joe Coley Jack Austin Perry Thompson Ted Dosh Anthony Dillard Bob Pate James Frazier Next regular scheduled council meeting will be 10:00 am, September 10, 2016 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma. |
Choctaw Nation Tribal Council met in regular session on July 9, 2016 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma Call to order Reports of Committees New Business Approve appointment of Gail Thompson as a Comissioner of the Housing Authority of Choctaw Nation Budget for the FY2016 Choctaw Nation Child Care Development Fund Budget and recontracting for the FY2016-2017 Choctaw Nation Head Start Program funding Approve to donate equipment to City of Red Oak Plan/Application for FY2017 funding through the Department of Health and Human Services for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Plan/Application for FY2017 funding through the Department of Health and Human Services for the Comunity Services Block Grant Application for the Tribal Title VI-E Plan Development Grants Authorize Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma tribal participation in a national elder needs assessment Application for the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant Right of way No. T-150 (Renewal of T-44 adn M-1731) with ONEOK Gas Transportation, LLC on Land USA in Trust for the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations in Latimer County, Oklahoma Arkansas Riverbed Oil and Gas Lease wtih Stephens Production Company Continental Properties, LLC on land belonging to the Choctaw/Chickasaw/Cherokee Nations in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma Other New Business Old Business Council Members Present: Thomas Williston Kenny Bryant Delton Cox Joe Coley Jack Austin Perry Thompson Ted Dosh Anthony Dillard Bob Pate James Frazier Next regular scheduled council meeting will be 10:00 am, August 13, 2016 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma. |
Choctaw Nation Tribal Council met in regular session on June 11, 2016 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma Call to order Reports of Committees New Business Approve the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for the Early Head Start Program (September 1, 2015-August 31, 2016) Approve the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for the Head Start Program (September 1, 2015-August 31, 2016) Approve to dispose of surplus equipment Application for the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program Application for the Tribal Personal Responsibility Education Program for Teen Pregnancy Prevention Application for the Tribal Management Grant Program Application for the NEA Art Work: Media Arts Grant Application for the Indian Community Development Block Grant Application for the Native American Agricultural Fast Track Fund Approve a service line agreement with Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company on Land USA in trust for the Choctaw Nation in LeFlore County, Oklahoma Oil and gas lease No. 503-8657 on Land USA in trust for the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations with Jess Harris III, LLC, in Atoka County, Oklahoma Approve the NAHASDA 2017 Indian Housing Plan (IHP) Amend CB-87-16 budget and recontracting of Choctaw Nation Early Head Start FY 2016-2017 Tribal Transportation program agreement with the United States Department of the Interior-Bureau of Indian Affairs Other New Business Old Business Council Members Present: Thomas Williston Tony Ward Kenny Bryant Delton Cox Joe Coley Jack Austin Perry Thompson Ted Dosh Anthony Dillard Bob Pate James Frazier Next regular scheduled council meeting will be 10:00 am, July 9, 2016 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma. |
Choctaw Nation Tribal Council met in regular session on May 14, 2016 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma Call to order Reports of Committees: Summer Youth Work, Career Development, Video Production, Broken Bow Health Clinic, Youth Advisement Board, McAlester Health Clinic, and Atoka Casino Too. Presentation of School of Language Teacher Certification New Business Budget and re-contracting for Choctaw Nation Early Head Start Program FY2016/2017 Replace RS-02-06, as amended by RS-08-12 (new designation authority to sign documents) Amend CB-104-15 (Amend property description of need for acquisition and usage of land in Bryan County) Approve disposal of surplus equipment Application for the Tribal Homeland Securtiy Grant program Application for the Demonstration Grants for Indian Children program Application for the Ntaive Youth initiative for Leadership, Empowerment, and Development Application for the Child Passenger Safety Seat program Application for the Methamphetamine and Suicide Prevention Initiative Application for the Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Initiative-Project Homakbi Ribbon Application for the Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Initiative-Project Strong Application for the Chahta Vlla Apela Application for the Indian Community Development Block grant Funds and Budget for Medical Reserve Corps Challenge Award Approve an underground right of way easement to Public Service Company of Oklahoma on Choctaw Tribal Fee Land in Choctaw County, Oklahoma Approve Chief of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma to enter in business transactions and/or Indebtedness with First United Bank and Trust Company and a limited waiver of sovereign immunity (Councilman Cox-abstain)
Other New Business Old Business Council Members Present: Thomas Williston Tony Ward Kenny Bryant Delton Cox Ron Perry Joe Coley Jack Austin Perry Thompson Ted Dosh Anthony Dillard Bob Pate James Frazier Next regular scheduled council meeting will be 10:00 am, June 11, 2016 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma. |
Choctaw Nation Tribal Council met in regular session on April 9, 2016 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma Call to order New Business Authorize the Chief to place property in McCurtain County in trust status with the United Sates of America Application for the AmeriCorps Indian Tribes Grants Approve application for the Native Asset Building Initiative. Approve application for the Support for Expectant and Parenting Teens, Women, Fathers and thier Families (Sept) Program. Approve application for the National Workforce Diversity Pipeline Program. Approve application for the Injury Prevention Program. Approve the disposal of surplus equipment. Approve requesting federal funding for preliminary engineering, including survey, design, engineering, and preconstruction activities; bridge replacement: Bridge replacemnt: Bridge Number # 06274 In Leflore County. Other New Business Old Business Council Members Present: Tony Ward Kenny Bryant Delton Cox Ron Perry Joe Coley Jack Austin Perry Thompson Ted Dosh Anthony Dillard Bob Pate James Frazier Next regular scheduled council meeting will be 10:00 am, May 14, 2016 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma. |
Choctaw Nation Tribal Council met in regular session on March 12, 2016 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma Call to order New Business Approve the Family Violence Prevention grant proposal. Approve application for the Youth-Directed Service-Learning Action grant. Approve application for the Rural Business Development Grant Approve application for the Tribal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program. Approve application for the Native American Library Services Basic Grant Approve application for the Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant Program. Approve application for the Food Distribution Proglram Nutrition Eduction. Approve application for the year to continuation for the 2015 Replicating Evidence-Based Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program Grant. Approve the funds and budget for the Indian Community Development Block Grant - Antlers Elder Housing. Approve the funds and budget for the Indian Community Development Block Grant - Broken Bow Elder Housing. Approve the funds and budget for the Indian Community Development Block Grant - Coalgate Elder Housing. Approve to dispose of surplus equipment. Approve to dispose of surplus equipment. Approve a sewer line easement on Choctaw Tribal fee land to be dedicated to the city of McAlester, Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. Authorize the Chief to place property in Bryan County in trust status with the United States of America. Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity community centers and head start preschool facilities Hugo, Bethel, and Atoka. Declare support for the dependent and independent school districts located within the boundaries of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma’s treaty territory. Other New Business Old Business Council Members Present: Thomas Williston Tony Ward Kenny Bryant Delton Cox Ron Perry Joe Coley Jack Austin Perry Thompson Ted Dosh Anthony Dillard Bob Pate James Frazier Next regular scheduled council meeting will be 10:00 am, April 9, 2016 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma. |
Choctaw Nation Tribal Council met in regular session on February 13, 2016 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma Call to order New Business Approve a continuation proposal for the Choctaw Nation Eyeglasses, Dentures/Partials, Hearing Aids, and Durable Medical Equipment FY/16 Approve application for the Transitional Housing Assistance grants for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking program. Approve application for the Watersmart: Water and Energy Efficiency Grants. Approve application for the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant. Approve the disposal of surplus equipment Authorize the Chief to place property in McCurtain County in trust status with the United States of America Approve a donation certificate for easements for public highway (Parcels #1.0, 2.0, 2.1) with the County of Pittsburg on Choctaw Tribal Fee Land in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. Approve an easement for public Highway (Parcel # 1.0) with the County of Pittsburg on Choctaw Tribal Fee Land in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. Approve an easement for Public Highway (Parcel #2.0) with the County of Pittsburg on Choctaw Tribal Fee Land in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. Approve an easement for Public Highway (Parcel #2.1) with the County of Pittsburg on Choctaw Tribal Fee Land in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. Approve grazing lease No. G09-1881 in favor of Steven W. Church on land USA in trust for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, In Latimer County, Oklahoma. Approve grazing lease No. G09-1883 on land USA in trust for the Choctaw & Chickasaw Nations with Sonny Dutchover in Bryan County, OK. Authorize The Choctaw Nation to participate in and approve the implementation of the Land Buy-Back Program. A council bill to unify the courts of the Choctaw Nation in the Judicial Department. Approve amendment to CB-113-96, A council bill regulating political activities on the council grounds at Tuskahoma.
Other New Business Old Business Council Members Present: Tony Ward Kenny Bryant Delton Cox Ron Perry Joe Coley Jack Austin Perry Thompson Ted Dosh Anthony Dillard Bob Pate James Frazier Next regular scheduled council meeting will be 10:00 am, March 12, 2016 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma. |
Choctaw Nation Tribal Council met in regular session on December 10, 2016 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma Call to order Reports of Committees: New Business The council bills approved were: To Approve Grazing Lease No. G09-1875 in favor of Kevin Burch on land USA in trust for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, In Latimer County, Oklahoma. To Approve Grazing Lease No. G09-1876 with Ewing & Donna Downen on land USA in Trust for The Choctaw & Chickasaw Nations in Atoka County, Oklahoma To Aprrove Grazing Lease No. G09-1877 in favor of Fred James, Jr. on land USA in Trust for The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, in Latimer County, Oklahoma To Approve Grazing Lease No. G09-1878 in favor of Fred James, Jr. on land USA in Trust for The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, in Latimer County, Oklahoma To Approve Business Lease No. G09-1879 in favor of Lake Eufaula Rod & Gun Club on land USA in Trust for The Choctaw & Chickasaw Nations, in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma To Approve Business Lease No. G09-1880 in favor of Lake Eufaula Rod & Gun Club on land USA in Trust for The Choctaw & Chickasaw Naitons, in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma To Approve Application for The Connecting Kids to Coverage Outreach and Enrollment To Approve Application for Strengthening The Public’s and/or K-12 Students’ Environmental Literacy For Community Resilience To Approve Application For The Cops Tribal Resources Equipment/Training Grant Other New Business Old Business Council Members Present: Thomas Williston Tony Ward Kenny Bryant Delton Cox Joe Coley Ronald Perry Jack Austin Perry Thompson Anthony Dillard Bob Pate James Frazier
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Choctaw Nation Tribal Council met in regular session on September 12, 2015 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma Call to order Appointment of Parliamentarian, Recording Secretary, and Sergeant at Arms. New Business
Other New Business Council Members Present: Next regular scheduled council meeting will be 10:00 am, October 10, 2015 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma. |
Choctaw Nation Tribal Council met in regular session on August 8, 2015 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma. Call to order Welcome guests New Business:
Other New Business: Council Members Present: Next regular scheduled council meeting will be 10:00 am, September 12, 2015 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma. |
Choctaw Nation Tribal Council met in regular session on July 12, 2015 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma. Call to order Welcome guests New Business:
Other New Business: Council Members Present: Next regular scheduled council meeting will be 10:00 am, August 8, 2015 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma. |
Choctaw Nation Tribal Council met in regular session on June 13, 2015 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma. Call to order Welcome guests New Business:
Other New Business: Council Members Present: Next regular scheduled council meeting will be 10:00 am, July 11, 2015 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma. |
Choctaw Nation Tribal Council met in regular session on May 09, 2015 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma. Call to order New Business: Presentation of Teacher Language Certificate
Note: Council bills will not be available until all signatures are complete. Other New Business: Council Members Present: Next regular scheduled council meeting will be 10:00 am, June 13, 2015 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma. |
Choctaw Nation Tribal Council met in regular session on April 11, 2015 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma. Call to order New Business:
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Next regular scheduled council meeting will be 10:00 am, May 9, 2015 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma. |
Choctaw Nation Tribal Council met in regular session on March 14, 2015 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma. Council heard committee reports from the departments of Legal and Judicial, Higher Education, Health Services, Wellness Centers, Casinos at Stigler and Grant,Food Distribution, Youth Summer Camps, and the Safety Department. The council bills unanimously approved were:
Choctaw Tribal Council meets at 10:00 am on the second Saturday of each month at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma. |
Choctaw Nation Tribal Council meeting Feb. 14, 2015 The Choctaw Nation Tribal Council met in regular session Feb. 14 at Tvshka Homma. Council Bills presented included an Election Ordinance and approval to distribute a form to establish a list of tribal voters open to tribal election candidates. The Chief and Council have worked over the last several months to develop reform that increases transparency so that every action taken brings honor and pride to Choctaw people. Everyone involved in this reform had to give and take to reach a compromise that is best for our people. The Council Bills enacted:
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Choctaw Nation Tribal Council meeting Jan. 10, 2015 Meeting in regular session on Saturday, Jan. 10, the Choctaw Nation Tribal Council unanimously approved two grant applications and a cooperative agreement with the Bureau of Indian Affairs: An application to the U.S. Dept. of Justice for the Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation Tribal Youth Program: Project Hokli Nittak. An application to the U.S. Dept. of Transportation for the Tribal Transit Program. A cooperative agreement between the BIA Eastern Oklahoma Region and the Choctaw Nation for Wildland Fire Management – Non-recurring funds (based on reimbursements). |
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Choctaw Nation Tribal Council met in regular session on August 2014 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma Call to order Welcome guests New Business
Care Partnership Grant Approve sand and gravel business lease No. 70001 between the Cherokee, Choctaw, and Chickasaw Naitons with APAC-Central, Inc. on the bed of the Arkansas River Approve Recreational Lease No. G09-1853 on land USA in trust for the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations with Sonny Dutchover in Bryan County, OK Approve to dispose of surplus equipment Approve the funds and budget for the Tribal Homeland Security Grant Program Approve the funds and budget for Project Safe Approve the funds and budget for the Support for Expectant and Parenting Teens, Women, Fathers and Their Families (Sept) Program Approve the Choctaw Nation WIC Budget FY 2015 Approve the FY-15 Choctaw Nation WIC Farmers’ Market Budget Approve the FY 2015 Health service Programs Budget FY 2015 Capital Projects Budget Tribal Government Programs FY 2015 Budget General Fund Budget Rescinding any prior Tribal legislation concerning buildings and or land acquisitions
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Choctaw Nation Tribal Council met in regular session on August 13, 2014 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma Call to order New Business Disposal of Surplus Equipment Sale of Discounted Medical Equipment Vocational Rehabilitation Services Project for American Indians with Disabilities Annual Budget for the Educational Talent Search Program Approve Tribal Tags for Choctaw Nation
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Choctaw Nation Tribal Council met in regular session on July 14, 2014 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma Call to order New Business
Authorize the Easement with Public Service in Choctaw County Approve Jones Academy Handbooks Amend the Choctaw Nation Revenue Allocation Plan Approve disposal of surplus equipment Joint Venture Program for Health and Human Services CN Regional Medical Center Approve Application for the Community Oriented Policing Services Hiring Grant Approve application for the Vision 21 Tribal Community Wellness Centers Second Chance Act Young Fathers and their Children Indian Community Development Block Grant Funds and budget for Native Youth and Culture Fund Re-Contracting for the FY 2014-2015 Head Start Program Funding Federal Transit Administration 5309 Bus Facilities Program Ladders of Opportunity Grant
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Choctaw Nation Tribal Council met in regular session on June 17, 2014 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma Call to order New Business
Approve application for the Rural Business Opportunity Grant Approve application for the Health Transitions Grant Approve application for the Connecting Kids to Coverage Outreach and Enrollment Grants Approve the funds and budget for the Food Distribution Program Nutrition Education Approve oil and gas lease with Stigler Gas Company Approve the commercial development and use of Winding Stair Ranch Approve the establishment of resort F&B Authorize the Chief to place property in Choctaw County in trust status with USA
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Choctaw Nation Tribal Council met in regular session on May 13, 2014 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma Call to order New Business
Authorize the chief place property in Leflore County in trust status with the USA Approve the NAHASDA 2014 IHP Approve Application for the Tribal Homeland Security Grant Program Approve revocable permit with Johnny Holbird on Choctaw Tribal Land in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma Approve additional funding to Storm Shelter Program Approve additional funding to the Home Repair Program to provide tribal members in each district with home repairs on an as needed basis
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Choctaw Nation Tribal Council met in regular session on April 17, 2014 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma Call to order New Business
Chahta Vlla Apela Program Small Arms Ammunition Child Care Development Fund Vocational Rehabilitation Services Prep Program Chahta Inchukka Program Injury Prevention Continuation Approve Application for SPPT Program Family Violence Prevention Grant Proposal Approve cost of living adjustment and restoring sequestration funding for Head Start Approve right of way with Choctaw Electric Cooperative on Choctaw Tribal Land in McCurtain County Approve continuation proposal for the CN Senior Nutrition FY_ Approve a real estate investment in the North texas REgional Airport (NTRA) in Grayson County, Texas on behalf of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Approve Business lease with Chris Methvin Investment in South Side Plaza
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Choctaw Nation Tribal Council met in regular session on December 13, 2013 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma. Call to order New Business
Approve a right of way with the city of McAlester in Pittsburg County Approve to dispose of surplus equipment Approve the FY 2014 Budget of the Choctaw Nation Environmental Office Water Pollution Control Program Approve application for Promise Zone Approve application for the Climate Change Adaptation Approve application for the Native Ag and Food Systems Approve application for the Native American Library Services Basic Grant
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Choctaw Nation Tribal Council met in regular session on November, 2013 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma Call to order New Business Approve the Investment in Architects in Partnership Enterprises Approve a limted waiver of Soverign Immunity Approve a grazing lease with Clyde Ray in McCurtain County Approve application for the Transitional Living Program and Maternity Group Homes Approve application for the Promising Program Grant Approve application for the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Approve the amendment of Council Bill 31-2012 Approve the rescission of Council Bill 30-2005
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Choctaw Nation Tribal Council met in regular session on October, 2013 at Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma Call to order New Business Supplemental budget for Educational Talent Search program
Approve Family Violence Prevention Indian Child Welfare Budget FY 2013-2014 Approve the funds and budget for Tribal Transit Approve the funds and budget for the Injury Prevention year Approve application for the Rural Community Development Approve the funds and budget for the coordinated tribal assistance solicitation cops tribal resources equipment Approve the funds and budget for the coordinated tribal assistance solicitation cops tribal resources hiring grant program Approve the funds and budget for the demonstration grants for Indian Child Welfare Approve the funds and budget for the Transitional Housing Assistance Program Approve the funds and budget for the Coordinated Tribal Assistance Comprehensive Solicitation Tribal Justice Systems Strategic Planning Approve funds and budget for the Prep Program Approve the investment in Castle Hill Gaming Approve the 2013-14 Head Start Policy Approve 2013-14 Head Start Policy and Procedure Handbook Approve the 2013-14 Head Start Policy Approve membership to the National Congress of American Indians Add terms to revolving line of credit agreement Approve the disposal of surplus equipment Approve the Choctaw Nation Tobacco Tax Compact of 2013
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