January 2012 Gila River Indian Newspaper

GILA RIVER INDIAN NEWSJANUARY 2012 WWW.GILARIVER.ORG/NEWS VOL 15, NO.01SERVING ALL SEVEN DISTRICTS OF THE GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITYGila River Indian NewsP.O. Box 459Sacaton, AZ 85147Change Service RequestedPRESORTED STAN-DARDU.S. PostagePAIDSacaton, AZPermit No. 25Governor Gregory Mendoza taking the oath of office. GRIN/Roberto A. JacksonInauguration 2012A New Generation of Leadership for the PeopleNEWS:GRIC GovernorGregory MendozaAddresses FiftiethLegislature; Page 5By Roberto A. Jackson, Community NewspersonGRIN/Roberto A. JacksonLt. Governor Stephen Roe Lewis taking the oath of office.Before a great crowd rejoicing in a moment of unity andoptimism, GRIC inaugurated Governor Gregory Mendozaand Lieutenant Governor Stephen Roe Lewisunder the theme, “A New Generation for the People”-a referenceto the administration’s spirited outlook and determination.Jan. 7, 2012 will go down as amemorable day for those in theAkimel O’otham Ballroom at theSheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort& Spa. While the spotlight was onGRIC, several distinguished andnotable guests attended and offeredsupport to the new administrationand all the judges.Master of Ceremonies RandyRuiz welcomed the crowd prior tothe posting of the colors followedby an extensive procession headedby Gov. Mendoza and Lt. Gov.Lewis.District 5 Council RepresentativeBrenda Robertson providedthe invocation. Lorena Clashin,Miss Gila River 2011-2012 andLisa Hendricks, President of theAkimel O’odham/Pee Posh YouthCouncil each gave a welcome address.U.S. Rep. David Schweikertsaid he was honored to give theopening remarks, and is lookingforward to working with Gov.Mendoza and Lt. Gov. Lewis.Arizona Attorney GeneralTom Horne’s general remarkstouched on the permanence ofGRIC’s ancestral roots. “Youtreasure and revere your historySee Inauguration 2012/Page 8and your ancestors, and for that Iapplaud you,” Horne said.In a special videotaped message,Gov. Jan Brewer recognizedformer GRIC Gov. William R.Rhodes for his accomplishmentsand congratulated Gov. Mendoza,Lt. Gov. Lewis and the judges.“As Arizona enters into its secondcentury in this centennial year, Iwish you well on your journey inpublic service and I trust that youwill carry the torch - and with itlight the way to a great future forthe Gila River Indian Community,”said Gov. Brewer.In her keynote address, DianeEnos, President of the Salt RiverPima-Maricopa Indian Community(SRPMIC) pointed out the closeties between GRIC, SRPMIC, TheTohono O’odham Nation, and theAk-Chin Indian Community. “Weare family,” President Enos said.The governor’s inaugural addresswas awakened by the occasionto bring the Communitytogether not just for one magicalevening, but for the breadth of histerm and beyond. “I am truly humbledby the privilege I have beengiven to partner with the people towardsa new era of prosperity and aFEATURES:Community Challangedto developapp for mobile devices;Page 5OPINION:No Build rebuttesYes 202 ad; Page 4

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Gila River Indian News • JANUARY 2012 • 3LETTERS TO THE EDITORGila River IndianNewsGregory Mendoza, GovernorStephen R. Lewis, Lt. GovernorDistrict #1: Arzie HoggCynthia AntoneDistrict #2: Jewell WhitmanDistrict #3: Dale G. EnosMyron SchurzDistrict #4: Jennifer AllisonBarney B. Enos Jr.Christopher MendozaDistrict #5: Brenda RobertsonBrian DavisAnnette J. StewartJanice StewartDistrict #6: Anthony Villareal Sr.Albert PabloTerrance B EvansDistrict #7: Martha MillerRobert Keller, Tribal TreasurerLinda Andrews, Community CouncilSecretaryMaterial published in the Gila RiverIndian News may not be reproduced inany form without consent from theGila River Indian Community.LETTERS POLICY: GRIN welcomes lettersand columns from readers. Letters should belimited to 200 words and be in good taste.Material that could be libelous or slanderous isnot acceptable. All letters or columns shouldbe signed with the writerʼs true name, addressand telephone number in the event GRIN mayneed to contact the writer. Only the name ofthe writer will be printed in the paper. Letters orcolumns without a complete signature, name,address or phone number will not be acceptableto GRIN for publication. GRIN reservesthe right to edit submitted materials for grammar,spelling and content.Write to:Editor, GRINP.O. Box 459Sacaton, AZ 85147Published letters or columns do not necessarilyreflect the opinion of the editor or Gila River IndianCommunity.Gila River Indian CommunityP.O. Box 459Sacaton, AZ 85147(520)562-9715www.gilariver.org/grinZUZETTE KISTOzuzette.kisto@gric.nsn.usCPAO Acting Director(520)562-9715For My Summer A. Blackwater!Congratulations on winning the title ofCGUHS Miss Amerind for 2011-2012. Foryou, this is a great accomplishment and thebeginning of something new for your life.Your family is so very proud of you. Learnfrom your new upcoming experience andpractice your lessons. I know this wassomething new to you and you jumped inwith both feet, not knowing if you weregoing to sink or swim. Now you are swimming!!!Have fun with this experience andI hope it inspires you to keep going and topursue whatever you want to accomplish inlife! We Love You Shweetie!! From Mom,Noodlez, Easha and the babies, Alex & ofcourse your escort, Big Broskis, Tim!For My New Daughter Ayissa “Easha”Dear Citizens of the Gila River Indian Community,On February 7 you have the opportunity tovote on where to build the southwest segmentof the 202 Freeway. The current plancalls for the road to cut northward fromPecos Road through the western ridges ofSouth Mountain. Due to the amount of cuttingand filling involved this would be avery expensive stretch of road that wouldforever scar the western end of the SouthMountain Range. This is why we, ThePhoenix Mountains Preservation Council(PMPC), respectfully request that you votein favor of placing the freeway on the morelevel lands at the northern edge of yourcommunity.PMPC has been a strong advocate for thebeautiful mountains of Phoenix for overforty years. We believe that if we fail to protectand maintain the mountain lands thenour responsibility to current and future generationshas been neglected. Furthermorethe cultural ties that have existed between apeople and the mountain should never beforgotten. For more than twenty years wehave worked with numerous groups andagencies including Arizona Department ofTransportation (ADOT), the Maricopa Associationof Governments (MAG), thePhoenix City Council, the Governor of theState of Arizona and your legal counsel,Simpson Cox, in an effort to keep the 202Freeway from damaging the function,unique biology, archeology and naturalbeauty of South Mountain.Antone!A BIG CONGRATULATIONS for beingnamed as the 19 Tribal Nations-WIA OutstandingYouth of the Year! I know yourstruggles and have seen you overcome andconquer those struggles. You are the motherof my grandchildren and I thank you for allowingme to call them my grandsons, Mr.Tracy & Mr. Hunter! You are still learninglessons that life is constantly teaching all ofmankind and sometimes we fail and succeed,but we learn and that is the point inlife. Keep learning for the boys and yourselfand you will succeed in whatever life has tothrow your way!Love Your “Mom”We understand you must carefully considerother things when deciding how to vote.There may be significant economic opportunityin having this road connect your communitywith both the east and west sides ofthe Greater Phoenix Area. There will also beenvironmental and land transfer issues toconsider. With forethought and vigilance allthese things can accrue to the greater good.Fortunately for all of us the fate of themountains we all cherish is now in the handsof a thoughtful community.Thank you for your consideration on thismatter.Respectfully,Scott Frische, PresidentPhoenix Mountains Preservation Councilhttp://www.phoenixmountains.orgElderly Services Program acknowledgesD6 eldersChristmas time is a timefor giving. There aresome who have beengivers throughout theirlifetime. The ElderlyService Program isproud to acknowledge 6elders who have beenrecognized by their districtsfor outstandingachievements. LesliePasqual Dist. 4, BrendaKyyitan, Dist. 5, TillyPratt, Dist. 3, IrvingTerry, Dist. 4, the lateEthelene Histia, Dist. 3,and the late FrancesVavages, Dist. 3. Inkeeping with the theme,lifelong cowboy LesliePasqual was leading thefloat. Each horse representsthe six elders. Twounridden horses are inhonor of the late EtheleneHistia, Dist. 3, andthe late Francis Vavages,Dist. 3.In Remembrance of Lita ReynoldsMIHIO MANUSmihio.manus@gric.nsn.usGRIN Managing Editor(520)562-9718GINA GOODMANgina.goodman@gric.nsn.usReceptionist(520)562-9715ROBERTO A. JACKSONroberto.jackson@gric.nsn.usReporter(520)562-9719WALT PORTERwalt.porter@gric.nsn.usGRIN volunteer reporterFax: (520)562-9712Email: grin@gric.nsn.uswww.gilariver.org/index.php/newsGila River NewsLita Reynolds, 78, ofPeoria passed away at5:23 p.m. Thursday,Dec. 15, 2011 at OSFSt. Francis MedicalCenter in Peoria. BornMarch 17, 1933 inSacaton, AZ to Milesand Eliza (Vavages)Davis. She marriedJames H. Reynolds inFlorence, AZ on Dec.15, 1955. He precededher in death in 1971.She was also precededin death by her parents;two sisters, and twobrothers. Surviving areher daughter, Jeanie(Harry) Lutes of Chandler,AZ; son, Philip(Marsha) Reynolds ofPeoria; four grandchildren;eight great-grandchildren;brother,Chester Davis; and sister,Neva Davis. Cremationhas beenaccorded. There will beno services or visitation.Davison-Fulton WoodlandChapel in Peoria isin charge of arrangements.Online condolencesmay be made atwww.davisonfulton.com.

6 • JANUARY 2012 • Gila River Indian NewsSkyline District 5 Honors ProgramBy Rudy DolfoCounselor, Skyline D5Skyline District 5 is excited to have inplace this year’s 7th and 8th grade HonorsProgram for Language Arts and Math.These subjects focus on advanced skills inpreparation for secondary honors and APcourse work in high school. Honors coursesprovide expectations and opportunities forstudents to work at an accelerated pace. Itengages them in more rigorous and complexcontent and processes, and it also utilizestheir higher level thinking process to developauthentic products that reflect the student’sunderstanding of key concepts. Thecurriculum in each honors course includesappropriate adaptations for accelerated andenriched learning for pursuing in-depth studiesthat require abstract and higher-orderthinking skills. Student accountability isstressed.Placement in the honors program is basedon multiple criteria including the student’sperformance on the AIMS scores, benchmarktesting, attendance, attitude, previousclass grades from each block, and effort.Factors such as the desire of the student andparent or guardian to be in the program arealso taken into consideration. Once the studentis in the program, he/she must maintainan A or B average, have good attendance,exhibit good behavior, show true effort, andhave a positive attitude.One of the most critical components to thesuccess of every student is parent involvementand support from home. Parents arecommitted to ensuring that students are responsiblycompleting homework and projectsthat often require additional timeoutside of the classroom setting.Although the program has only been inplace for a portion of the year, we have alreadyseen growth in both subjects. Our studentsare excited, enthusiastic, motivatedand humbled that they were selected to berecipients of Skyline District 5’s HonorsProgram. We are continuously working torefine the program based on what works bestfor the success of our students.Skyline D5 Honors Program Students.Front from left to right. Amanda Scoofer, Alexcine Kist, Marissa Ulate, Kayla Lewis, JustinePratt, Raven Peters, Alyssa Scoffer, Tori Whitman, Roman Rodriguez, Christine Cannon, SabrinaJackson, Dakota Pablo, Zane Miller, Elleno Bandin, Devin Yazzie, Samuel Valencia, AlysiaSerawop, Enony Gonzalez, LaDawn Long, Brianna Kisto, Kohl Barnes, Elex Ruvacaba,Braden Brown, Fabien Calleros, Suzette Lewis, Maria Robles, Martin Solarez & CornrliaApkaw. Not pictured: Nicole Lyons, Olivia Ramirez,and Sierra Austin.The Relationship Between Child Nutrition and LearningIs good nutrition important for learning? In a word, yes.We cannot underestimate the impact of nutrition on learning.Nutrition plays an important role in mental, physicaland emotional development in the first three years of life,plus life in the womb. When food intake is inadequate achild’s body conserves energy by first limiting social activityand brain development (they do not play or learn). Thebody then limits the energy available for growth. Mostgrowth failure occurs between 6 months and 24 months ofage. Early damage due to anemia, iodine deficiency, andchronic malnutrition can only partially be reversed in laterlife.Although it is likely that children are most susceptibleto the effects of insufficient nutrition in the first few years oflife and that some of these effects may be irreversible, muchcan still be done to improve the learning potential of malnourishedschoolchildren. The First Things First Programpromotes early childhood nutrition programs as a way to alleviatemalnutrition and its effects on learning. Proponentsof such programs argue that improved diet, particularly inthe crucial first years of life, enhances intellectual developmentand, ultimately, academic success. Early childhoodprograms at Gila River such as Head Start and BabySmartspromote and provide early childhood nutrition programsMalnutritionWith the increase in the number of working parents and theover abundance of fast-food establishments, children are eatingmore meals away from home than ever before. Fastfoods, although convenient, tend to be high in fat and increasechildren’s risk of becoming obese and of developingvarious chronic diseases in adulthood. Today, it is estimatedthat one out of three kids is overweight. Surprisingly, bothoverweight and underweight kids in America may be consideredmalnourished. A lack of proper food intake isknown as malnutrition/malnourishment and it does not onlymean that there is a lack of food; malnutrition signifies alack of nutrients. Therefore, while most American childrenmay be taking in a great deal of calories, they may not betaking in any essential vitamins, nutrients, and minerals.This lack of vitamins and minerals leads to detrimental sideeffects.Children with insufficient diets are reported to havemore problems with health, academic learning, and psychosocialbehavior (Chen 2008).Breakfast Is ImportantSome research indicates that there is a connection betweenfood additives and children’s learning disabilities and thatthose children who eat an adequate breakfast show betterlate morning learning than other children. For these reasons,children in the preschool setting should be providedwith nutritious breakfasts and snacks and should be offerednutritious foods such as fruits and vegetables instead of junkfoods high in sugar, salt, and fat.Children who regularly eat breakfast have better standardizedtest scores, better behavior, and are less hyperactivethan children who skip breakfast. What makes a goodbreakfast for children? One good example would be an egg,a slice of whole grain toast with nut butter, a piece of fruitand a glass of low-fat milk. Lean meat and whole grain cerealsare also good choices at breakfast. The protein andfiber from the whole grains will keep your child satisfieduntil lunch time. Try to avoid giving your child sugarybreakfast cereals, white-flour pancakes and syrup — all ofwhich will leave your child hungry and tired half waythrough the morning. If your child tends to get hungry in themiddle of the morning no matter what breakfast they aregiven, send an apple, whole grain crackers, nuts and cheesesnacks rather than sugary cookies or white-flour crackers.After School SnacksEven with a great breakfast and healthy lunch, a light afterschoolsnack is nice to refuel a kid’s body before play orstudy time. A handful of nuts and an apple is perfect, ormaybe a snack tray of vegetables and dips. Even a healthyversion of a peanut butter and sugar free jelly will satisfypicky kids. Keep chips, sugary sodas, pastries and candyout of the house.A Plan at HomeTo promote healthy eating and brain function outside ofschool, parents should provide their kids with smaller mealsand snacks every three to four hours. Reports reveal thatafter just thirty minutes feelings of fatigue and stress dropafter a nutritious snack or meal. Healthy meals and snacksshould consist of natural fruits and vegetables, whole grains,and lean proteins, such as chicken, fish, nuts, and eggs.Also, specific vitamins can be incorporated to target definitefunctions. For example, to improve memory, individualsshould purchase foods that are rich in lecithin such aspeanuts, soy beans, and wheat germ. Potassium also aids inenergy and brain functioning and can be derived from oranges,bananas, apricots, avocados, melons, peaches, andnectarines. Avoiding processed foods, and incorporatingnatural foods into a daily diet will ultimately promote ahealthier body, behavior, and brain power (Chen, 2008)

Elder Veteran has Navy Medals RestoredGila River Indian News • JANUARY 2012 • 7New Year Prompts New Fitness Goals forCommunity MembersBy Walt Porter, GRINBy Mihio Manus, GRIN Managing EditorBLACKWATER-George Pettit is nostranger to the Elderly Center in D1, Blackwater.He’s a regular who comes in to drinkcoffee and share meals with the other eldersfrom the district. Like many other Communityelders, Pettit is a war veteran; a decoratedwar veteran.Elderly Coordinator for D1, Doris Joldsaid that Pettit would often talk about themedals he received for his service in theNavy and how he regrettably had lost hismedals through the course of his life. As aproud veteran of the Navy, Pettit felt thesehonorable decorations spoke to the commitmentand excellence of his service tothis country. Yet, they were missing.Interestingly, the widowed Pettit is nota GRIC Community member but was marriedto a Community member and has livedhere for many years.Pettit asked Elderly Center employeeCruz Lewis to look into having his medalsreissued to him. Lewis took it upon himselfto give it a try.With only a partial service record providedto him by Pettit, Cruz beat the trail tothe Navy department via phone calls andemails. Putting the information togetherwas a puzzle of sorts.“Some medals were listed on therecord,” Cruz said. “[Pettit] had some ribbonsthat were issued to him and thesematched the service records.”Having put some of the pieces together,Cruz said the Navy department wasable to assist in following through with rest.Altogether the process took three monthswhich in the scope of things isn’t very long.During D1’s Christmas Dinner onWed, Dec. 21, 2011 all the elders came togetheras usual. They watched CommunityCouncil on their television. But before themeal was served, veterans from the HaskellOsife-Antone Post #51 were called upon tomake a special presentation.The Navy department had restoredGeorge Pettit medals. Pettit had medalsfrom the 1 st Asiatic Campaign with stars forhis service in Quadulan, Saipan in thePhilippines; American Medal for Service,World War II Victory Medal and the PhilippineLiberation Medal.SACATON-Since the New Year, the staff atthe Wellness Center has received more peoplewhom would like to shed pounds through lowimpact workout exercises with a well-trainedstaff.Scott Garman, fitness instructor, is bringingdifferent types of training to the Community:stout, suspension, bag, and battlingtraining along with diet. Through these methods,Garman plans to “turn this world upsidedown.”“We take individuals based on whetherthey want to gain weight or lose weight. Ourprograms are based on performing and gettingstronger,” said Garman.The instructor has two counterparts, RyanDuran and Jacob Valasquez, that are learninghow to train.Duran says he challenges himself asmuch as he does the cliental, “I learn and Iteach what I learn.”There are lots of resolutions to loseweight this year or to maintain a healthylifestyle, and according to Garman, the 30 min.workout will do just that.Using sand bags, kettle bells, ropes, medicineballs, and other gear helps individuals tobuild self-esteem, self-confidence and astronger heart.“What we do in everyday life, we’retraining people for that. As far as their, kids,work, home, taking care of the yard, art work,”said Garman.Since the start of the program, more peoplehave joined in the fitness fun, in turn, theinstructors have to turn people away becauseof limited equipment.The staff plans on ordering more equipmentfor use and have a morning cardio blastclass at 5:30 a.m.Garman and the staff believe that gettinga workout in the morning, “kicks the day offand you will have a more productive day.”There are few that are in the class now,but they think that once you start you will likethe remainder of your day“If you’re tired and have that lazy feeling,it’s going to take you half the morning to getgoing,” said Garman.Prior to working in the Community, Scotthas worked for the Arizona Rattlers’, Suns’,and Cardinals’ cheerleaders, Fort Lewis Universityfootball team, Coolidge High School,UFC and MMA Fighters, trained a few playersfor the Philadelphia Eagles and designedspecialty fitness programs for gyms and organizationsthroughout the state.The fitness expert says age is not a factorwhen it comes to getting muscle tone. It canFitness instructor, Ryan Duran, pedals tothe max during the cardio blast.be done and according to Garman, the ropesexercise is the best way to go verses the traditionaltreadmill.A combination between the two is goingto break up many fat cells. Garman also advisesfor faster results in losing weight tosqueeze excess fat around the belly. Massageit because it does break up the fat cells andeventually shrink them.“When they come back they’re not toosore, it’s very low impact. We start addingmore to those that need to be pushed a littlemore. You’re going to find areas that are goingto be sore because those muscles haven’t beenworked before,”Words of encouragement are always offeredby the staff to keep your mind focusedand to endure. What can be heard from the instructorsis, “Breathe, work together, relax.Focus on one movement at a time andbreathe.”Garman says, the brain is a computer.And the body is going to do what it tells it todo.Duran encourages the individuals hetrains to get a lot of sleep, because sleep is thebiggest recovery for the body.When talking about a diet and eating rightGarman believes that everyone needs to keepa good balanced diet. Keeping carbohydrateslow and proteins high Garman added, “Wateris the best thing to drink. Soda is poison period.”The team at the Wellness Center wouldlike to start going out in to the Community.Visiting the fire and police departments andgetting the elders more active.Stacey King, Eva Johns, Lenay Chavez, Deanna Jackson, and Tina Nuvamsa havecommitted their lunch time to the ropes exercise for a healthier New Year.

8 • JANUARY 2012 • Gila River Indian NewsInauguration continued from the CoverGov. Gregory Mendoza (center) with Miss Gila River 2011-2012 (left) and Lisa Hendricks, President of the AkimelOʼodham/Pee Posh Youth Council (right) during the procession.Lt. Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis during his remarks.Oath of Office for Harriett Allison-James, AssociateJudge.Oath of Office for Janice Breckenridge, AssociateJudge.Oath of Office for Donna Kisto-Jones, AssociateJudge.Oath of Office for Lucinda Oliver, Associate Judge.Oath of Office for Lucille Antone-Morago, AssociateJudge.Oath of Office for Anthony Hill, Chief Judge.new generation of leadership restoring governanceto the people,” said Gov. Mendoza.Gov. Mendoza’s said that major issueswere greater transparency, accountabilityand creating, “a user-friendly GRIC.”Gov. Mendoza outlined a 100-day planand the 12 initiatives toward building cohesionand support. The initiatives were FinancialStability, Tribal Constitution,Communications, Protect and Promote Sovereignty,Health Care, Housing, PublicSafety, Natural Resources, Education, Youthand Elderly, Economic Development and Infrastructure.Gov. Mendoza said that hardcopies ofhis plan would be available soon, and alsovia email and online.A particularly touching moment camewhen Gov. Mendoza paid tribute to his latemother, Brenda Mendoza. “She was a trueinspiration and my first teacher and whileshe is no longer with us, her influence is profoundand lasting.”In his conclusion, Gov. Mendoza acknowlededthe challenges ahead, but at thesame time he anticipates many opportunities.“I will look forward to collaboratingwith you to restore confidence in governmentand to create the quality of life thateach of you are deserving of and can trulybecome a reality.”Following his speech Gov. Mendozacalled out to Lt. Gov. Lewis who was seatedin the audience and asked him if he was,“ready.” Lt. Gov. concurred and the twoshook hands before the audience.“Today we stand united,” Lt. Gov.Lewis opened in his remarks. Services forGRIC veterans, children and elders are a priorityof great importance, Lt. Gov. Lewisemphasized.Lt. Gov. Lewis said he was particularlyinspired during the campaign by letters fromGRIC students. One young student waskeen to point out that as Lieutenant Governorhe should not forget about the people;especially the elders. He responded, “Ipromise you, I will not.”Lt. Gov. Lewis also quoted from, “APima Remembers,” written by the lateGeorge Webb noted Community author.“Many moons, many suns have come andgone since our forefathers here on this sameground, toiled and struggled so that wemight enjoy life today.” Adding to this Lt.Gov. said, “Let us all strive together to makethis a better day for our families, for our districts,our community and our country.”The oath of offices for Chief Judge AnthonyHill and Associate Judges Harriett Allison-James,Donna Kisto-Jones, LucindaOliver, Lucille Antone-Morago were likewiseintegral to the inauguration highlightedby traditional social dancing, a fireworksshow, an O’otham social giveaway and aninaugural dance.

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12 • JANUARY 2012 • Gila River Indian NewsCultural CrosswordPublic Notice21 3.4’5876 10’9-11AcrossDown1. Rainbow 2. Whirlwind4. Lightning 3. Wind6. Cloud 5. Snow8. Rain 7. Hail9. Fog 8. Duststorm11. Thunder 10. Drizzle (Light Rain)Public NoticeThe Gila River Indian Community Department of EnvironmentalQuality will be submitting a proposal for aBrownfield’s assessment/clean-up grant for the formerDela-Tek facility located within the former BlackwaterIndustrial Park. If the grant is awarded to the Communityit will provide funding to conduct remedial activities atthe former Dela-Tek facility.

Gila River Indian News • JANUARY 2012 • 13Community Council action sheets for GRIC council meetings held on Wed, Dec. 7 & Wed, Dec. 21, 2011ACTION SHEETCommunity Council; PO Box 2138; Sacaton, Arizona85147; Phone (520) 562-9720; Fax (520) 562-9729CALL TO ORDERThe First Regular Monthly Meeting of the CommunityCouncil held Wednesday December 7, 2011, in the CommunityCouncil Chambers at the Governance Center inSacaton, Arizona was called to order by presiding ChairmanGovernor William R. Rhodes at 9:00 a.m.INVOCATIONCouncilwoman Jennifer AllisonROLL CALLSign-In Sheet CirculatedExecutive Officers Present:Governor William R. RhodesExecutive Officers Absent:Lt. Governor - VacantCouncil Members Present:D1- Arzie Hogg, Cynthia Antone; D2-Jewel Whitman; D3-,Myron G. Schurz, Dale G. Enos; D4- Jennifer Allison, GregoryMendoza, Christopher Mendoza, Barney Enos, Jr.;D5-Brian Davis, Sr., Annette Stewart, Janice F. Stewart(9:04); D6-Anthony Villareal, Sr., Albert Pablo, Terrance B.Evans (9:09); D7- Martha Miller (9:14)Council Members Absent:D5 - Brenda RobersonAPPROVAL OF AGENDAAPPROVED AS AMENDEDPRESENTATIONS1. Casa Blanca Community School Presentation Presenter:Eric JamesMr. Eric James was present and introduced Ms. DeniseRodriguez, Administrative Assistant, Mr. James providedan overview of the Casa Blanca Community School’s reportcard and the plan established to obtain a high rate ofstudents passing.2. Gila River Telecommunications, Inc.Presenters: GRTI Board of DirectorsMr. Malcom Eschief, the GRTI Board, and BruceHoldridge General Manager presented a check in theamount $2.0 million to the Community.REPORTS*1. Ira H. Hayes High School 3rd Quarter Allocation ReportPresenter: Wendy OngREPORT HEARD2. Off Reservation Boarding Schools 1st Quarter ReportPresenter: Christopher BanhamTABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA3. 2010/2011 School Administrator and School BoardCoalition Meeting AttendancePresenter: Benny ThomasREPORT HEARD4. Pima Leasing & Financing Annual Report 2010-2011Presenters: Pima Leasing StaffREPORT HEARDMOTION MADE AND SECOND FOR 10-MINUTE BREAKRECONVENED AT 11:00AM5. Health Resources Department FY10-11 Annual ReportPresenter: Laverne DallasTABLED6. Managed Aquifer Recharge Sites Evaluation Presenter:Eugene FranzoyREPORT HEARD7. Head Start Facilities Update: Districts 4, 5, & 6 Presenter:Wilfred BrownREPORT HEARDMOTION MADE AND SECOND TO ENTER EXECUTIVESESSION8. Gaming Internal Audit – Fourth Quarter Report July 1,2011- September 30, 2011 (Executive Session)Presenter: Robert Russin & Robert KellerREPORT HEARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION9. FY2007 Basic Financial Statements For TheGila River IndianCommunityFY2008 BasicFinancial Statements For The Gila River IndianCommunity FY2009 Basic Financial StatementsFor The Gila River Indian Community FY2010Agreed Upon Procedures Report For Per Capita(Executive Session)Presenters: Bruce Bleakman, Robert Keller &Mike JacobsREPORT HEARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSIONMOTION MADE AND SECOND TO EXIT EXECUTIVESESSIONMOTION MADE AND SECOND FOR AN HOUR ANDHALF LUNCH BREAKRECONVENED AT 1:46PMMOTION MADE AND SECOND TO ENTER EXECUTIVESESSION10. Gila River Gaming Enterprises Monthly Report October2011 (Executive Session) Presenters: John James &Board of DirectorsREPORT HEARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION11. Gila River Gaming Commission Monthly Report October2011 (Executive Session) Presenters: Scott Sanderson& Courtney MoyahREPORT HEARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSIONMOTION MADE AND SECOND TO EXIT EXECUTIVESESSIONRESOLUTIONS1. A Resolution Amending ResolutionGR-112-11 And GR-18-06 To Identify Interim RentalLease Rates For Undeveloped Agricultural Lands WithinThe Exterior Boundaries Of The Gila River Indian ReservationUntil A Permanent Agricultural Resources ManagementPlan is Established (NRSC forwards to Council withrecommendation for approval, with corrections; G&MSCconcurs) Presenters: Javier Ramos & Gary ParkerAPPROVED2. A Resolution Approving and Authorizing anAgreement Between the Gila River IndianCommunity and Quarles & Brady, LLP for FiscalYear 2012 (NRSC forwards to Council withrecommendation for approval; G&MSC concurs)Presenter: Rudy C. MixAPPROVED3. A Resolution Approving And Authorizing AnAmendment To The IntergovernmentalAgreement Between The Regional PublicTransportation Authority And The Gila RiverIndian Community For Extension Of TransitServices To The Lone Butte Casino (G&MSCforwards to Council with recommendation forapproval)Presenter: David WhiteAPPROVEDORDINANCESUNFINISHED BUSINESS1. A Resolution Authorizing The Bureau Of Indian AffairsTo Enter Into Deputation Agreements With Selected JurisdictionsFor Special Law Enforcement Commissions(G&MSC forwards to Council under Unfinished Businesswith accompanying report)Presenters: Michael Carter & Tracy NortonDISPENSED2. Request for Special Council Meeting re: Fire DepartmentReport On The Organizational Structure (G&MSCforwards to Council with recommendation for a SpecialCouncil Meeting; item under Unfinished Business)Presenters: Government & Management Standing CommitteeMOTION MADE AND SECOND TO HAVE A SPECIALCOUNCIL MEETING REGARDING THE FIRE DEPART-MENTORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE; DIRECT THE COUN-CIL SECRETARY TO ORGANIZE A DATENEW BUSINESS1. Casa Blanca Community School Written PlanSY2011/2012 (ESC forwards to Council with recommendationfor approval)Presenter: Eric JamesAPPROVED2. Education Standing Committee Declaration of Vacancyof One (1) Council Member Seat (ESC forwards to Councilwith recommendation to Declare Vacancy and to Appointon December 21, 2011)Presenters: Education Standing CommitteeDECLARED3. Legislative Standing Committee Declaration of Vacancyof One (1) Council Member Seat (LSC forwards to Councilwith recommendation to Declare and set the deadlinedate for Letters of Interest to December 15, 2011, 12 p.m.and to Appoint on December 21, 2011)Presenters: Legislative Standing CommitteeDECLARED4. Gila River Gaming Enterprises Holiday Gift2011(G&MSC forwards to Council to concur with theGRGE Christmas gift)Presenters: John James & Board of DirectorsAPPROVED5. GRTI Tariff and GRTI Bylaws (G&MSC forwards toCouncil with recommendation for approval)Presenters: GRTI Board of DirectorsMOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPROVE GRTITARIFFMOTION MADE AND SECOND TO ASK THE BYLAWSGO BACK TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDINGCOMMITTEE6. Gila River Indian Community Revenue/Internal AuditFourth Quarter Report – FY2011 (Executive Session)(G&MSC forwards to Council in Executive Session)Presenter: Penni McCabeAPPROVED7. Certification of the 2011 General Election ResultsPresenters: Legislative Standing CommitteeFOR THE OFFICE OF GOVERNOR: GREGORY MEN-DOZA CERTIFIEDFOR THE OFFICE OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR:STEPHEN ROE LEWIS CERTIFIEDFOR THE OFFICE OF CHIEF JUDGE: ANTHONY J. HILLCERTIFIEDFOR THE OFFICE OF ASSOCIATE JUDGE: LUCINDAM. OLIVER CERTIFIEDFOR THE OFFICE OF ASSOCIATE JUDGE: HARRIETALLISON-JAMES CERTIFIEDFOR THE OFFICE OF ASSOCIATE JUDGE: LUCILLEANTONE-MORAGO MOTION CERTIFIEDFOR THE OFFICE OF ASSOCIATE JUDGE: DONNAKISTO-JONES CERTIFIEDFOR THE OFFICE OF ASSOCIATE JUDGE: JANICEBRECKENRIDGE CERTIFIED[ADDENDUM TO AGENDA]MOTION MADE AND SECOND TO ENTER EXECUTIVESESSION8. Personnel Issues (Executive Session)Presenter: Robert KellerITEM HEARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSIONMOTION MADE AND SECOND TO EXIT EXECUTIVESESSIONMOTION MADE AND SECOND FOR 10-MINUTE BREAKRECONVENED AT 3:14PMMOTIN MADE AND SECOND TO TERMINATE FORCONVENIENCE THE CHIEF OF POLICE DEREK ARN-SON; ALSO IN THIS MOTION TO TERMINATE FORCONVENIENCE COMMUNITY DIVISION MANAGERALEX YAZZA; ALSO IN THIS MOTION TO SUSPENDDEPUTY CHIEF VALARIE BRIBIESCAS, PENDING IN-TERNAL INVESTIGATION;FURTHERMORE THE COUNCIL RECOMMENDS SER-GEANT RAYMOND SOTO TO BE THE ACTING CHIEFANDBE COMPENSATED AND GIVEN THE RANK UNTIL ANEW CHIEF OF POLICE IS PLACEDAMENDMENT: EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELYMOTION MADE AND SECOND FOR THE COMMUNITYCOUNCIL TO DIRECT FOR ONE OUTSIDE COUNSELTO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION OF POSSIBLE FI-NANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE IRREGULARITIES ATTHE GILA RIVER POLICE DEPARTMENT AS DIS-CUSSED; 2 – THE PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION WILLCOOPERATE FULLY WITH THE INVESTIGATION: 3 – AMORATORIUM BEPLACED ON TERMINATIONS FROM THE POLICE DE-PARTMENT; 4 – DIRECT THE GOVERNOR TO SUS-PEND THE MEMORANDUMS DATED MARCH 7,2011MINUTES*1. July 6, 2011 (Regular)APPROVED*2. July 20, 2011 (Regular)APPROVED3. October 19, 2011 (Regular)APPROVEDANNOUNCEMENTS>CHRISTOPHER MENDOZA’S BIRTHDAY>UPDATE OF COUNCIL HOLIDAY PARTY>VERLENE PARSONS SERVICES FRIDAY AND SATUR-DAY>PRAYERS REQUESTED FOR DARLENE FLOOD>DONATIONS FOR THE WORKROOM>LIGHT PARADE DECEMBER 8, 2011 IN DISTRICT 3>REQUEST FOR ACTING DELEGATION FOR DIVISIONMANAGER & POLICE DEPARTMENT>PRAYERS REQUESTED FOR JAN JONES FAMILY>PRAYERS REQUESTED FOR SUNDUST FAMILY>EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEW AT 11AM, DECEM-BER 8, 2011ADJOURNMENTMEETING ADJOURNED AT 3:32PM* Denotes TABLED from previous meeting(s)ACTION SHEETCommunity Council; PO Box 2138; Sacaton, Arizona85147; Phone (520) 562-9720; Fax (520) 562-9729CALL TO ORDERThe Second Regular Monthly Meeting of the CommunityCouncil held Wednesday December 21, 2011, in the CommunityCouncil Chambers at the Governance Center inSacaton, Arizona was called to order by presiding ChairmanGovernor William R. Rhodes at 9:02 a.m.INVOCATIONCommunity Member Delores WilliamsROLL CALLSign-In Sheet CirculatedExecutive Officers Present:Governor William R. RhodesExecutive Officers Absent:Lt. Governor - VacantCouncil Members Present:D1- Arzie Hogg, Cynthia Antone; D2-Jewel Whitman; D3-,Myron G. Schurz, Dale G. Enos; D4- Jennifer Allison(9:07), Gregory Mendoza, Christopher Mendoza (9:41),Barney Enos, Jr. (9:33); D5-Brian Davis, Sr., AnnetteStewart, Janice F. Stewart (11:15); D6-Anthony Villareal,Sr., Albert Pablo, Terrance B. Evans; D7- Martha MillerCouncil Members Absent:D5 - Brenda Roberson.APPROVAL OF AGENDAAPPROVED AS AMENDEDPRESENTATIONS1. District Three Elders –Christmas Carols to CouncilThe elderly of District three sang several Christmas carolsand presented the Council with gifts.REPORTS*1. Off Reservation Boarding Schools 1st Quarter ReportPresenter: Christopher BanhamREPORT HEARD2. Re-Discovering Culture and Building Sustainable CommercePresenters: Mathew Kisto, Danelle Spring & Phil AllsopREPORT HEARD3. Caring House Annual ReportPresenters: Fernanda Reams & Mark KlienTABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA4. United States Department of the Interior,Bureau of Reclamation’s Colorado River BasinWater Supply and Demand Study – Update tothe Gila River Indian CommunityPresenters: David H. DeJong & Gary L. ParkerREPORT HEARDMOTION MADE AND SECOND FOR 10-MINUTE BREAKRECONVENED AT 11:22AM5. Human Resources Department Annual Report Presenter:Sydney McKinneyREPORT HEARDMOTION MADE AND SECOND FOR 1-HOUR LUNCHBREAKRECONVENED AT 2:33PM6. District Housing Development Office Monthly ReportPresenter: Robert MawsonREPORT HEARDMOTION MADE AND SECOND TO ENTER EXECUTIVESESSION7. FY 2011 4 th Quarter Financial Reports (Executive Session)Presenters: Robert G. Keller & Mike JacobREPORT HEARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSINMOTION MADE AND SECOND TO EXIT EXECUTIVESESSIONRESOLUTIONS1. A Resolution Acknowledging And RatifyingThe Distribution Of The Rawhide Operating Company,LLC Assets To The Wild Horse Pass Development Authority(EDSC forwards to Council with recommendation ofapproval, G&MSC concurs)Presenter: Ron RosierAPPROVED2. A Resolution Approving An Amendment ToThe Lease Agreement Dated February 18, 1998Between The Gila River Indian Community AndThe Gila River Gaming Enterprise (EDSCforwards to Council with recommendation ofapproval, NRSC & G&MSC concurs)Presenters: Ron Rosier & Steve HeeleyAPPROVED3. A Resolution Approving And Authorizing TheGila River Health Care Corporation And TheThwajik Ke (Residential Treatment Center) ToEnter Into Contracts With Indian Tribes To PayFor Services Received By The Tribes’ MembersAt The Thwajik Ke (HSSC forwards to Councilwith recommendation of approval, G&MSCconcurs)Presenters: Linus Everling & Steven GreenAPPROVED4. A Resolution Authorizing Gila River HealthCare To Submit A Competitive Grant ApplicationOn Behalf Of The Gila River Indian CommunityTo The Indian community Development BlockGrant Program Of The U.S. Department OfHousing And Urban Development For FiscalYear 2012, Requesting Grant Funds In TheAmount Of $2.75 Million Dollars (HSSC: forwardsto Council with recommendation for approval;noting this also serves as a Public Hearing)Presenters: Richard Narcia & Amish PurohitAPPROVED5. A Resolution Designating a Representative forthe Purpose of the Gila River Indian Community’sParticipation in the Bureau of Reclamation’sColorado River Basin Water Supply and DemandStudy (NRSC forwards to Council withrecommendation for approval and insert into Theresolution David DeJong as an Alternate,G&MSC concurs)Presenters: Gary L. Parker & David DeJongAPPROVED6. A Resolution Rescinding Resolution GR-853-62 and Authorizing and Approving a 17 AcreParcel of Community Trust Land to District Six forthe Purpose(s) of a Cemetery located onCommunity Trust Land within the Gila RiverIndian Reservation and Designated as DrawingNo. 40811-0233C (NRSC forwards to Councilwith recommendation for approval contingentupon the correction of P&Z Commission’s motionsheet)Presenter: Pam PasqualAPPROVED7. A Resolution Granting an Ingress/Egress anda Utility Corridor Right of Way to the Gila RiverIndian Community Department of Transportation,Gila River Indian Community Utility Authority,Salt River Project, Gila River Indian CommunityDepartment of Public Works, and Gila RiverTelecommunications, Inc. for the Purpose(s) of aRoad Way and other Utility Services, located onCommunity Trust Land in District Six of the GilaRiver Indian Reservation and Designated asDrawing No. 30609-0084D-EA (NRSC forwardsto Council with recommendation for approval)Presenter: Pam PasqualAPPROVED8. A Resolution Approving a Fifty (50) YearHomesite Assignment Agreement for Donald T.Johnson located in District Six of the Gila RiverIndian Reservation and designated as DrawingNo. 30609-0084C (NRSC forwards to Councilwith recommendation for approval)Presenter: Pam PasqualAPPROVED9. A Resolution to Request the Reassessment ofCultural Affiliation of the Los Muertos Hohokamfrom Maricopa County, Arizona and all otherHohokam that are presently listed as CulturallyUnidentifiable in Control of Harvard University,Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology(CRSC forwards to Council with recommendationfor approval)Presenter: Semana ThompsonAPPROVED10. A Resolution to Request to Cease Currentand Future Research Study of Hohokam HumanRemains and Funerary Objects DeterminedCulturally Unidentifiable by and in Control ofHarvard University, Peabody Museum ofArchaeology and Ethnology (CRSC forwards toCouncil with recommendation for approval)Presenter: Semana ThompsonAPPROVED11. A Resolution of the Gila River IndianCommunity Designating Monument Hill (ha’kshdo, xagavicado’, Water Divider) as a SacredPlace and Traditional Cultural Property (CRSCforwards to Council with recommendation forapproval, NRCS concurs)Presenters: Barnaby V. Lewis & Devin RedbirdAPPROVED12. A Resolution Approving The General

14 • JANUARY 2012 • Gila River Indian NewsPress Releases From the US Attorney’s Office,District of ArizonaGila River man sentenced to oversix years for selling crack cocaineSubmitted byOffice of the United States AttorneyPHOENIX – Joseph Kelly Molina, 35, ofSacaton, Arizona, and a member of theGila River Indian Tribe, was sentenced byU.S. District Judge David G. Campbell to78 months in federal prison on January 9,2012. On August 8, 2011, Molina pleadedguilty to Conspiracy to Possess with theIntent to Distribute 28 Grams or More ofCocaine Base.Between December 2007 and May2009, during an undercover investigationon the Gila River Indian Reservation,Molina and his co-defendant, Darin JamesKisto, conspired to sell, and did sell, cocainebase, to an undercover officer onmultiple occasions. The sale of crack cocaineby Molina and Kisto took place attheir residences which are both located onthe Gila River Indian Reservation. Kistowas sentenced on October 24, 2011, to 87months in federal prison after pleadingguilty to Conspiracy to Possess with theIntent to Distribute 28 Grams or More ofCocaine Base.The investigation in this case wasconducted by the Gila River Police Departmentand the U.S. Bureau of IndianAffairs. The prosecution was handled byChristina J. Reid-Moore, Assistant U.S.Attorney, District of Arizona, Phoenix.Gila River man sentenced to 230months for murderPHOENIX – Raymond Herman French,41, of Sacaton, Ariz., was sentenced yesterdayby Judge Frederick J. Martone to230 months imprisonment, followed byfive years of supervised release.French pleaded guilty on May 31, 2011,to the crime of second degree murder.French murdered the victim, JeffreyThomas, on January 22, 2011, when heshot the victim with a firearm. The victimdied as a result of the injury. The crimeoccurred on the Gila River Indian Community.The investigation in this case was conductedby the Federal Bureau of Investigationand the Gila River PoliceDepartment. The prosecution was handledby Heather H. Belt, Assistant U.S.Attorney, District of Arizona, Phoenix.Gila River man sentenced to 41months for involuntarymanslaughterPHOENIX – Steven Burnette III, 41, ofSacaton, Arizona, was sentenced on January17, 2012, by Judge Roslyn O. Silver to41 months imprisonment to be followedby three years of supervised release. Burnettepleaded guilty on August 30, 2011,to the crime of involuntary manslaughter.On December 3, 2010, Burnettedrove his car, which contained three passengers,while intoxicated. Burnettedrove in excess of 50 miles per hour on adirt road on the Gila River Indian Community.After failing to stop for stop signsand driving erratically, Burnette crashedinto a canal that he did not see. Burnette’sfront seat passenger died as a result of thecrash. Burnette’s blood alcohol concentrationwas .18.The investigation in this case wasconducted by the Gila River Police Department.The prosecution was handledby Heather H. Belt, Assistant U.S. Attorney,District of Arizona, Phoenix.Sacaton branch of the Boys &Girls Club gets a facelift.Submitted by Colleen Sparkscolleens@clubzona.orgSACATON-The Boys & Girls Clubs ofthe East Valley’s Gila River – Sacatonbranch is getting a facelift that will makelearning even more fun on Sat, Dec. 10.Honeywell Aerospace is sponsoring arenovation and repair project with its organizingpartner Rebuilding Together Valleyof the Sun at the club branch atSeedfarm Road and Cholla Avenue.Honeywell volunteers along with membersof Rebuilding Together Valley of theSun will paint walls in the art and discoveryroom, teen center and computer roomin kid-friendly colors.Children and teens will find it more funto watch movies after the volunteers paintblack walls surrounding a white, highglossspot where the films can be projectedin the movie room.New cubbies and shelving will make iteasier for club members to find their favoritetoys, games and art supplies and for7ce6c h e v a g2s1k i ovl3h o d. ke4v e p ’5gi e e8j u: k l va o i:’9s - k u: b s i k10sa11t h a t h a ñ kstaff members to stay organized.Ceiling tiles will also be repaired to enhancethe positive learning space thatdraws 760 members a year or about 100children and teens on average per day.“Our children and teens are going tolove the new look and feel to their club,their home away from home,” Boys &Girls Club Gila River- Sacaton BranchExecutive Rebecca Martinez said. “We aregrateful to Honeywell Aerospace and RebuildingTogether Valley of the Sun forhelping us spruce up our club, somethingwhich would be difficult for us to do otherwisein this economy.”The Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley’sGila River – Sacaton branch openedits doors to the Gila River Indian Communityin 1997. The club draws its membersdirectly from the surrounding communityand area middle and elementary schoolsprovide transportation there for youth.Many of its members also walk to the clubfrom one of many local housing projects.Solutions for Cultural CrosswordiCCSO Action Sheets continuedfrom page 13Investment Policy Of The Gila River IndianCommunity (G&MSC motions to forward toCouncil with recommendation of Approval underResolutions)Presenter: Robert G. KellerAPPROVED13. A Resolution Approving The Bylaws Of TheVoter Registration Board Of The Gila RiverIndian Community (G&MSC motions to forwardto Council with recommendation of Approvalunder Resolutions)Presenters: Linda Andrews, Javier Ramos &Janice StewartDISPENSED[Addendum to Agenda]14. A Resolution Approving The ImmediatePayment Of A Portion Of The AmountAppropriated Under The Gila River IndianCommunity Operating Budget For Fiscal Year2012 To Certain Organizations Who AreRecipients Of Grants Or Supplemental FundingPresenter: Robert KellerAPPROVEDORDINANCESUNFINISHED BUSINESSMOTION MADE AND SECOND TO ENTER EXECUTIVESESSION1. Status Update on All Pending Matters – FiscalYear 2011 Contracts (Executive Session) (NRSCforwards to Council with recommendation forapproval, G&M concurs)Presenter: Steve HeeleyITEM HEARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSIONMOTION MADE AND SECOND TO EXIT EXECUTIVESESSIONGOVERNOR WILLIAM R. RHODES CALLED FOR 10-MINUTE BREAKRECONVENED AT 4:07PM2. Recommendation for Appointment of GRGE Board Vacancies(2)Presenters: Reviewing CommitteeMOTION MADE AND SECOND TO APPOINT KENNETHMANUEL, JR. AND PAMELA JOHNSON3. Gila River Farm Board Vacancy ExtensionPresenters: Reviewing CommitteeMOTION MADE AND SECOND TO EXTEND THE VA-CANCY FOR 30 DAYS4. Council Member Appointment to Legislative StandingCommitteePresenters: CouncilMOTION MADE AND SECOND TO CERTIFY JENNIFERALLISON5. Council Member Appointment to Education StandingCommitteePresenters: CouncilMOTION MADE AND SECOND TO CERTIFY CYNTHIAANTONENEW BUSINESS1. GRHC Board Vacancy – (1) One (HSSCforwards to be declared at the Council meeting of12/21/11, closing date 2/21/12; with appointmentdate of 3/7/12)Presenter: Richard NarciaAPPROVED2. Executive Office – Donation Process (G&MSCmotions to forward to Council under NewBusiness with Recommendation of Approval)Presenter: David WhiteAPPROVED3. Resignation of District 4 Councilman Greg MendozaPresenters: Legislative Standing CommitteeMOTION MADE AND SECOND TO ACCEPT THE RESIG-NATION OF COUNCILMAN GREGORY MENDOZA IN-CLUDING THE DISTRICT FOUR WAIVER OF ELEC-TION; EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 31, 2011[Addendum to Agenda]4. Mendoza-Lewis Work Session (proposed Dec. 30)Presenter: Gregory MendozaMOTION MADE AND SECOND TO HOLD WORK SES-SION ON DECEMBER 30, 2011, 8AM, SIVLIK GRILL,WILD HORSE PASSMINUTES1. September 7, 2011 (Regular)APPROVED WITH CORRECTIONS2. October 5, 2011 (Regular)APPROVED WITH CORRECTIONSANNOUNCEMENTS>TERMINATION OF MS. FAYE LEWIS>JERYLN MCDONALD AND AUDRE MORRIS NEWCCSO TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES>COUNCIL MEMBERS EXPRESSED WORDS OF GRATI-TUDE TO GOVERNOR WILLIAM R. RHODESCLOSING PRAYER PROVIDED BY PHYLLIS ANTONEADJOURNMENTMEETING ADJOURNED AT 4:52pm* Denotes TABLED from previous meeting(s)

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