July 19, 2011 - Six Nations Of The Grand River
July 19, 2011 - Six Nations Of The Grand River
July 19, 2011 - Six Nations Of The Grand River
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GENERAL COUNCIL MINUTES<br />
JULY <strong>19</strong>, <strong>2011</strong><br />
6:00 PM<br />
______________________________<br />
<strong>The</strong> 22th General Council meeting of the 55th Elected Council of the <strong>Six</strong> <strong>Nations</strong> of the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>River</strong><br />
Territory was held on the above noted date held in the Council Chambers of the Administration<br />
Building, Ohsweken, Ontario, with Councillor George Montour presiding as Chair.<br />
THOSE PRESENT:<br />
George Montour Roger Jonathan Lewis Staats<br />
Robert Johnson Ava Hill Melba Thomas<br />
Wray Maracle<br />
Helen Miller<br />
ABSENT:<br />
Chief William Montour<br />
Mark Hill<br />
Carl Hill<br />
Ross Johnson<br />
David Hill<br />
IN ATTENDANCE:<br />
Dayle Bomberry, Senior Administrative <strong>Of</strong>ficer<br />
Karen Best, Communications <strong>Of</strong>ficer<br />
<strong>Six</strong> <strong>Nations</strong> Rebels Representative<br />
MEDIA:<br />
Stephanie Dearing, Turtle Island News<br />
RECORDER:<br />
Carol M. Martin, Council Secretary<br />
Meeting Called to Order at 6:05 p.m.<br />
GC#456/08/02/<strong>2011</strong><br />
Moved by Wray Maracle and seconded by Melba Thomas that Councilor George Montour assume<br />
the role as Chair of the August 2, <strong>2011</strong> General Council Meeting in the absence of Chief William<br />
Montour<br />
ALL IN FAVOR<br />
CARRIED.<br />
(1) CHANGES/ADDITIONS/DELETIONS AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA<br />
GC#457/08/02/<strong>2011</strong><br />
Moved by Melba Thomas and seconded by Robert Johnson that the <strong>Six</strong> <strong>Nations</strong> Elected Council<br />
adopt the August 2, <strong>2011</strong> General Council agenda with noted additions.<br />
1. Ava Hill – Running Room Pilot Project
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ALL IN FAVOR<br />
CARRIED.<br />
(2) CONFLICTS<br />
Councillor Wray Maracle declared conflict on Agenda Item #3<br />
(3) DELEGATIONS<br />
SIX NATIONS REBELS JR B LACROSSE ASSOCIATION<br />
Representative in attendance requesting a <strong>Six</strong> <strong>Nations</strong> Council Resolution indicating <strong>Six</strong> <strong>Nations</strong><br />
Elected Councils support of their application for funding to the Trillium Foundation.<br />
GC#458/08/02/<strong>2011</strong><br />
Moved by Ava Hill and seconded by Helen Miller that the <strong>Six</strong> <strong>Nations</strong> Elected Council are in support<br />
of the <strong>Six</strong> <strong>Nations</strong> Jr B Rebels Lacrosse Associations application for funding from the Trillium<br />
Foundation in their efforts to raise funds for hosting the 2012 Founders Cup.<br />
ALL IN FAVOR<br />
CARRIED.<br />
GC#459/08/02/<strong>2011</strong><br />
Moved by Robert Johnson and seconded by Lewis Staats that the <strong>Six</strong> <strong>Nations</strong> Elected Council Waive<br />
Second Reading on resolution GC#458/08/02/<strong>2011</strong>.<br />
ALL IN FAVOR<br />
CARRIED.<br />
(4) ADOPTION OF THE GENERAL COUNCIL MINUTES OF JULY 26, <strong>2011</strong><br />
GC#460/08/02/<strong>2011</strong><br />
Moved by Ava Hill and seconded by Lewis Staats that the <strong>Six</strong> <strong>Nations</strong> Elected Council adopt the <strong>July</strong><br />
26, <strong>2011</strong> General Council Minutes as presented on this day.<br />
ALL IN FAVOR<br />
CARRIED.<br />
(5) RECOGNITON OF BUSINESS<br />
GC#461/08/02/<strong>2011</strong><br />
Moved by Melba Thomas and seconded by Lewis Staats that the <strong>Six</strong> <strong>Nations</strong> Elected Council<br />
recognize Skye’s Corn owned by Christine Skye as a business operating on <strong>Six</strong> <strong>Nations</strong>.<br />
ALL IN FAVOR<br />
CARRIED.<br />
(6) COMMITTEE DESIGNATION<br />
GC#462/08/02/<strong>2011</strong><br />
Moved by Robert Johnson and seconded by Lewis Staats that the <strong>Six</strong> <strong>Nations</strong> Elected Council accept<br />
the revised 55 th Elected Council Committee Representation list with changes as presented on this day.<br />
ALL IN FAVOR<br />
CARRIED.<br />
NEW BUSINESS – RUNNING ROOM PILOT PROJECT<br />
Request for First <strong>Nations</strong> to be a host community for Forest Fire victims. <strong>The</strong>re will be some<br />
financial recovery.<br />
<strong>The</strong> details will be worked out administratively if Council approves.<br />
GC#463/08/02/<strong>2011</strong><br />
Moved by Ava Hill and seconded by Wray Maracle that the <strong>Six</strong> <strong>Nations</strong> Elected Council supports the<br />
<strong>Six</strong> <strong>Nations</strong> Community being the pilot project for Aboriginal Children and Youth Fitness being
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coordinated by Sports Matters Group, <strong>The</strong> Running Room, Ontario Trillium Foundation and<br />
Indigenaction.<br />
ALL IN FAVOR<br />
CARRIED.<br />
GC#464/08/02/<strong>2011</strong><br />
Moved by Ava Hill and seconded by Wray Maracle that the <strong>Six</strong> <strong>Nations</strong> Elected Council Waive<br />
Second Reading on resolution GC#463/08/02/<strong>2011</strong>.<br />
ALL IN FAVOR<br />
CARRIED.<br />
ADJOURNMENT TO IN-CAMERA<br />
GC#465/08/02/<strong>2011</strong><br />
Moved by Wray Maracle and seconded by Lewis Staats that the <strong>Six</strong> <strong>Nations</strong> Elected Council General<br />
Council meeting of August 2, <strong>2011</strong> adjourn to an In-Camera Session.<br />
ALL IN FAVOR<br />
CARRIED.<br />
_________________________________<br />
Chief William K. Montour
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