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2003 RESOLUTIONS OF THE TOHONO O’ODHAM LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

JANUARY GENERAL SESSION

Monday, January 6, 2003
#03-001Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda/Running Agenda
#03-002Legislative Order – Proceed into Closed Session to Address Enrollment Items
#03-003Resolution – Enrollment – January
#03-004Resolution – Recognition of Relinquishment from Membership in the Tohono O’odham Nation
#03-005Resolution – Accepting Certification of Eligible Members and Authorizing the Initial Expenditure of Funds for Per Capita Payments under the Initiative
#03-006 Resolution – Accepting Certification of Adult Eligible Members and Authorizing the Expenditure of Funds for Per Capita Payments under the Second Per Capita Plan
#03-007Resolution – Approving Tohono O’odham Utility Authority Artesia Sanitary Sewer Main & Community Drainfield Rights-of-Way, Baboquivari District, Tohono O’odham Nation
#03-008 Resolution – Approving Membership and Appointing Frances G. Antone as the Nation’s Representative and Appointing Mary Flores as Alternate Representative to the Southwest Indian Agriculture Association (SWIAA)
#03-009Resolution – Appointing Clarence Miguel to the Election Board
#03-010 Legislative Order – Adopting Plan of Operation for the Commerce Committee
#03-011 Legislative Order – Approving Tohono O’odham Legislative Council Minutes for the December 2, 3, 4, & 5, 2002 General Sessions
#03-012 Resolution – DEFEATED – Approving Initiative Measure, “Adopting Cultural Center/Museum site Legislative Council Resolution No. 2000-275 appropriating $15,191,080.00 for the construction, staffing and operation of a Cultural Center Museum”
#03-013 Resolution – Calling March 15, 2003 Special Election for Initiative No. IN-03-02, “Adopting Cultural Center/Museum site Legislative Council Resolution No. 2000-275 appropriating $15,191,080.00 for the construction, staffing and operation of a Cultural Center Museum” as Required by the Constitution of the Tohono O’odham Nation
#03-014 Resolution – Adopting the Election Board’s Initiative Budget Supplemental Request in the Amount of $24,427.48
Tuesday, January 7, 2003

#03-015 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda/Running Agenda
#03-016 Resolution – Approving Arizona Department of Education Food Service Agreement and Limited Waiver of Sovereign Immunity
#03-017 Resolution – FY 2003 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program – Budget Modification #2 – Account Number 12-1310
#03-018 Resolution – Extending Resolution No. 02-593 for FY 2002 Continuing Authorization for the Special Projects Office for the Period of January 10, 2003 through March 07, 2003
Wednesday, January 8, 2003

#03-019 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda/Running Agenda
#03-020 Resolution – Approving an Attorney Contract with the Law Offices of Louis W. Barassi Related to Initiative Business Grants
#03-021 Resolution – Approving an Attorney Contract with the Law Firm of Sacks Tierney Related to Initiative Business Grants
#03-022 Resolution – Approving an Attorney Contract with the Law Offices of Rolando Ballesteros Navarro Related to Initiative Business Grants
#03-023 Legislative Order – Setting January 27 – 28, 2003 Special Sessions for presentation of SAWRSA Amendments
#03-024 Resolution – Authorizing Extension of Chukut Kuk District Supplemental Set-A-Side Appropriation Budget
#03-025 Resolution – Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Fiscal Year 2003 Budget of Office of Attorney General Adding Recruitment Expense Line Item
Thursday, January 9, 2003

#03-026 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda/Running Agenda
#03-027 Legislative Order – Tabling Consideration of Gaming Revenue Distribution Formula Amendments for Twelve Months
#03-028 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda
#03-029 Resolution – Rescinding Resolution No. 03-018, “Extending Resolution No. 02-593 for FY 2002 Continuing Authorization for the Special Projects Office for the Period of January 10, 2003 through March 07, 2003” and Adopting Special Projects Office FY 2003 Budget
#03-030 Legislative Order – Proceed into Closed Session to address the 638 Update; include the 638 Negotiating Team, Legislative Attorney Michael Ehlerman, and a Representative from Judicial Branch
#03-031 Resolution – Accepting and Authorizing Expenditure of a $6,760,181.00 United States Department of Justice Grant to Construct a Joint Correctional Facility as a Multi-Year Capital Project
#03-032 Resolution – Appropriating $6,073,638 to Fund Compact Requirements for Addition of Blackjack and Expansion of Slots for the Purposes of a Loan to the Tohono O’odham Gaming Authority
#03-033 Resolution – Authorizing Acceptance and Use of the 2002 Arizona State Grants-in-Aid to Tribal Libraries in the Venito Garcia Library and Archives
Friday, January 10, 2003

#03-034 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda
#03-035 Resolution – Approving Fresnal Community Carry Over Supplement Budget Request, in the total amount of $30,018.45
#03-036 Legislative Order – Table the Proposed Trespass Ordinance until the March 2003 General Session
#03-037 Resolution – Adopting the Tohono O’odham Gaming Office Budget Supplemental Request in the amount of $665,014.94
#03-038 Resolution – Adopting the Department of Information Technology Budget Supplemental Request in the Amount of $277,928.92
#03-039 Resolution – Approving & Authorizing Baboquivari District To Submit the Administration for Native American (ANA) Social and Economic Development Strategies (SEDS) Grant Application
#03-040 Resolution – Amending Resolution No. 02-606 to Extend the Term of the Appointment of Richard Saunders to the Tohono O’odham Boxing Commission as an Initial Commissioner
#03-041 Resolution – Amending Resolution No. 02-607 to Extend the Term of the Appointment of Daniel Jones to the Tohono O’odham Boxing Commission as an Initial Commissioner
#03-042 Resolution – Amending Resolution No. 02-608 to Extend the Term of the Appointment of Sial Thonolig to the Tohono O’odham Boxing Commission as an Initial Commissioner
#03-043 Resolution – DEFEATED – Rescinding Resolution No. 02-599, “Approving and Adopting the Boxing Ordinance and Regulations,” and Resolution No. 02-604, “Approving and Adopting an Amended Boxing Ordinance No. 02-01”
#03-044 Resolution – Adopting “Tohono O’odham Nation Board Appointment Guidelines”
#03-045 Legislative Order – “Filing Analysis and Arguments Regarding Initiative IN-03-02, “Adopting Cultural Center/Museum Site Legislative Council Resolution No. 2000-275 appropriating $15,191,080.00 for the construction, staffing and operation of a Cultural Center Museum”
#03-046 Legislative Order – Adjournment of the January 2003 General Session
January 23, 2003 Special Session

#03-047 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda
#03-048 Legislative Order – Rescinding Legislative Order No. 03-023, “Setting January 27 & 28, 2003 Special Session for Presentation of SAWRSA Amendments”
#03-049 Legislative Order – Proceed into Closed Session to review of Background Investigations
#03-050 Resolution – DEFEATED – Appointing Seymour Kolman to the Tohono O’odham Judicial Court Bench
#03-051 Resolution – DEFEATED – Appointing Antone Chico, Jr. to the Tohono O’odham Judicial Court Bench
#03-052 Resolution – DEFEATED – Appointing Elisepeta Ioane to the Tohono O’odham Judicial Court Bench
#03-053 Resolution – DEFEATED – Appointing Patricia Overmeyer to the Tohono O’odham Judicial Court Bench
#03-054 Resolution – Adopting “Legislative Rules of Procedure Upon Accusation for Removal” and Rescinding Legislative Order No. 97-051, “Adopting Special Rules of Procedure Upon Accusation for Removal”
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FEBRUARY 2003 GENERAL SESSION

Monday, February 3, 2003

#03-055 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda/Running Agenda
#03-056 Legislative Order – Proceed into Closed Session to Address Enrollment Items
#03-057 Resolution – Enrollment – February
#03-058 Resolution – Recognition of Relinquishment from Membership in the Tohono O’odham Nation
#03-059 Resolution – Accepting Certification of Eligible Members and Authorizing the Initial Expenditure of Funds for Per Capita Payments under the Initiative
#03-060 Resolution – Accepting Certification of Adult Eligible Members and Authorizing the Expenditure of Funds for Per Capita Payments under the Second Per Capita Plan
#03-061 Resolution – Approval of FY-2003 Planning Administration Budget Modification No. #01
#03-062 Legislative Order – Certifying Representative Patricia Cruz as Vice Chairwoman of the Judiciary Committee
Tuesday, February 4, 2003

#03-063 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda/Running Agenda
#03-064 Resolution – Confirming the Appointment of Phillip Miguel to the Economic Development Board
#03-065 Resolution – Confirming the Reappointment of Juan Lopez to the Economic Development Board
#03-066 Resolution – Approval of the Reappointment of Ronald George Steele to the Tohono O’odham Gaming Authority Management Board
#03-067 Legislative Order – Proceed into Closed Session to review background information on Tohono O’odham Gaming Authority Management Board applicant Mary Narcho; include Chairman Edward Manuel, Alexandra Terry, Legislative Attorney Michael Ehlerman
#03-068 Resolution – Approval of the Appointment of Mary Narcho to the Tohono O’odham Gaming Authority Management Board
#03-069 Resolution – DEFEATED – Approval of the Reappointment of Alice Paul, Ph.D. to the Tohono O’odham Gaming Authority Management Board
#03-070 Resolution – Confirming the Reappointment of Christina Pereira to the Economic Development Board
#03-071 Resolution – Amending Resolution No. 03-065, “Confirming the Reappointment of Juan Lopez to the Economic Development Board”
#03-072 Resolution – Approval of the Reappointment of Harriet Toro to the Management Board of the Tohono O’odham Utility Authority
#03-073 Resolution – DEFEATED – Approval of the Reappointment of Si:al Thonolig to the Management Board of the Tohono O’odham Utility Authority
#03-074 Resolution – DEFEATED – Approval of the Reappointment of Lyle L. Donovan to the Management Board of the Tohono O’odham Utility Authority
#03-075 Resolution – DEFEATED – Approval of the Reappointment of Lester S. Ormsby to the Management Board of the Tohono O’odham Utility Authority
#03-076 Resolution – DEFEATED – Approval of the Reappointment of Alfred R. Williamson to the Management Board of the Tohono O’odham Utility Authority
#03-077 Resolution – Approval of the Appointment of Stanley Throssell to the Management Board of the Tohono O’odham Utility Authority
#03-078 Resolution – Appointing Janice Aldrich to the Tohono O’odham Ki:Ki Association Board of Directors
#03-079 Resolution – Approving San Xavier District Request to Utilize 200 Acre Feet of Central Arizona Project Water to Perform Infiltration Tests for a Recharge Feasibility Investigation
#03-080 Legislative Order – Setting February 11-12, 2003 Special Session for Presentation of SAWRSA Amendments
Wednesday, February 5, 2003

#03-081 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda/Running Agenda
#03-082 Legislative Order – DEFEATED – Proceed into Closed Session to address issue regarding Idaleen Reyes
Thursday, February 6, 2003

#03-083 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda
#03-084 Resolution – Approving Amendments to the Gaming Ordinance
#03-085 Resolution – Authorizing Establishment and Maintenance of Separate Bank Accounts for Purposes of Participating in the Equitable Sharing Program of the U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Department of the Treasury
#03-086 Resolution – Authorizing the Chairman and Vice Chairman to Initiate Instructions to the Office of Trust Fund Management for the Disbursement of Funds and Authorizing the Treasurer to Make Inquiries and Provide Investment Instruction to the Office of Trust Fund Management on the Nation’s Behalf
#03-087 Legislative Order – DEFEATED – Adopting Legislative Council Standing Committee Attendance Procedure
#03-088 Resolution – Approving Membership in the Pima Association of Governments
#03-089 Legislative Order – Adjournment of the February 2003 General Session
Friday, February 7, 2003

No Session

February 11, 2003 Special Session

#03-090 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda
#03-091 Legislative Order – Proceed into Closed Session for SAWRSA Workshop; include District Chairmen and Vice Chairmen, Water Advisory Committee, Chairman Edward Manuel; Bill Campbell, Attorney General David Frank, Allottees, Schuk Toak District Membership, and Legislative Attorney Michael Ehlerman
February 12, 2003 Special Session

#03-092 Legislative Order – Scheduling February 20, 2003 Special Session for Consideration of Resolution Regarding SAWRSA Amendments
February 20, 2003 Special Session

#03-093 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda
#03-094 Resolution – Approving Introduction of 2003 SAWRSA Amendments and Submission of 2003 Settlement Agreement
#03-095 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda
#03-096 Legislative Order – Setting Hearing on Removal Accusation Filed Against Chairman Edward D. Manuel
#03-097 Resolution – Approval of FY 2003 Department of Human Services – Division of Health Transportation Service Third Party Revenue Budget
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MARCH 2003 GENERAL SESSION

Monday, March 3, 2003

#03-098 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda/Running Agenda
#03-099 Legislative Order – Proceed into Closed Session to Address Enrollment Items
#03-100 Resolution – Enrollment – March
#03-101 Resolution – Recognition of Relinquishment from Membership in the Tohono O’odham Nation
#03-102 Resolution – Accepting Certification of Eligible Members and Authorizing the Initial Expenditure of Funds for Per Capita Payments under the Initiative
#03-103 Resolution – Accepting Certification of Adult Eligible Members and Authorizing the Expenditure of Funds for Per Capita Payments under the Second Per Capita Plan
#03-104 Resolution – Approval of FY 2004 Title VI, Part A Budget
#03-105 Resolution – Approval of FY 2004 Title VI, Part C Native American Family Caregiver Program Budget
#03-106 Legislative Order – Approving Tohono O’odham Legislative Council Minutes for the January 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10, 2003 General Sessions
Tuesday, March 4, 2003

#03-107 Resolution – Acceptance of No-Cost Grant Extension for Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Education Project Account #11-1515
#03-108 Resolution – Amendment No. 1 of KOHN-FM Program Budgets Established Pursuant to Resolution No. 2000-515
#03-109 Resolution – Amendment No. 2 of KOHN-FM Program Budgets Established Pursuant to Resolution No. 2000-515
#03-110 Resolution – Authorization and Acceptance of USEPA Assistance Amendment No. GA 979224901-1 in the amount of $70,162.00, adding Pesticide-related tasks to the GAP Program
#03-111 Resolution – Approving and Adopting the Tohono O’odham Agricultural and Range Resource Management Trespass Ordinance [Adopted as Ordinance No. 03-01]
#03-112 Resolution – Recommending the Appointment of Councilman Jerome Joaquin to the International Sonoran Desert Alliance Board as the Nation’s Representative
Wednesday, March 5, 2003

#03-113 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda
#03-114 Resolution – Approving the Funding Request for the San Xavier Allottees Association Allottee SAWRSA Project
#03-115 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda
#03-116 Resolution – Approving a Statement of Relationship Between the Tohono O’odham Nation and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service
#03-117 Resolution – Opposing the construction of a landfill in Buckeye, Arizona near the San Lucy District
#03-118 Resolution – Support for a Third Continuation Authorization for Pisinemo District Home Renovation Supplement Budget
#03-119 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda
#03-120 Resolution – Approving a Modification to the P.L. 93-638 Contract between the U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Tohono O’odham Nation
#03-121 Legislative Order – Setting March 12, 2003 Special Session to Approve FY 2003 P.L. 93-638 Budgets
#03-122 Resolution – Approval to amend the Gu-Vo District FY 01 Supplement Budget
Thursday, March 6, 2003

#03-123 Resolution – DEFEATED – Approval of Type II Diabetes Among American Indian Women Study
#03-124 Resolution – Approving the submission of Pathways Manuscripts
#03-125 Resolution – Approving Tohono O’odham Utility Authority Covered Wells to Golden Ha:san Casino & Santa Rosa to Chuichu Fiber Optic Cable Project Rights-of-Way, Tohono O’odham Nation
#03-126 Legislative Order – DEFEATED – Table Item 2.B, TOUA Santa Rosa Village Sanitary Sewer & Lagoon Right-of-Way
#03-127 Resolution – Approving Tohono O’odham Utility Authority Santa Rosa Village Sanitary Sewer & Lagoon System Right-of-Way, Gu Achi District, Tohono O’odham Nation
#03-128 Legislative Order – Adjournment of the March 2003 General Session
Friday, March 7, 2003

No Session

March 12, 2003 Special Session

#03-129 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda
#03-130 Legislative Order – Setting March 20, 2003 Special Session to Approve FY 2003 P.L. 93-638 Budgets
#03-131 Resolution – Support for Funding in FY 2005 Federal Appropriations for Increased Indian School Equalization Program and Facilities Funding for BIA Schools Serving the Tohono O’odham Nation
#03-132 Resolution – Requesting increase in Federal Appropriations for Road Maintenance in FY 2005
#03-133 Resolution – Request for Funding for the Design and Construction of Housing for the Westside Health Center
#03-134 Resolution – Reaffirming Resolution No. 02-149, “Request for Allocation of Funding for Staffing to Support the San Simon Health Center Under the Provisions of the Indian Health Service Facility Construction System (also known as the Westside Health Clinic Project)”
#03-135 Resolution – Request for Allocation of Funding for the Water Resources Study Program Continuation Under Public Law 93-638 Grant for a Comprehensive Water Study for FY 2005
#03-136 Resolution – FY 2005 Federal Appropriation Request for Economic Development Entitled “Support for the Private Sector Economy of the Tohono O’odham Nation”
#03-137 Resolution – Seeking reoccurring appropriation from the United States Congress in the amount of $7.5 million for FY 2005 to fund the cost of personnel and equipment for the TOPD to offset border related costs
#03-138 Resolution – In Support of Employment Assistance Program FY 2005 Appropriation Budget
#03-139 Resolution – Higher Education Services Program FY 2005 Appropriations Request
#03-140 Resolution – Support of the Tohono O’odham Nation Veterans Memorial Monument and Park Appropriations Request for FY 2005
#03-141 Resolution – FY 2005 Federal Appropriations Request for the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act, NAHASDA
#03-142 Resolution – FY 2005 Appropriations Priority Listing
#03-143 Resolution – Authorizing the Appropriations Committee to Lobby and Testify on Behalf of the Tohono O’odham Nation
#03-144 Resolution – Amendment and Modification to FY 2003 Annual Budget for South Komelic Community in the amount of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00)
March 17, 2003 Removal Hearing

#03-145 Legislative Order – DEFEATED – Motion to allow witness Betty Manuel to remain in the Council Chambers
#03-146 Legislative Order – Granting Accused’s Motion to Dismiss pursuant to Rule 20
March 20, 2003 Special Session

#03-147 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda
#03-148 Resolution – Authorizing Application to the Administration for Native Americans Language Preservation Implementation Grant for the Venito Garcia Library and Archives
#03-149 Resolution – Supporting Grant Proposal for Vocational Rehabilitation Services for American Indians with Disabilities 121 Project
April 1, 2003 Special Session

#03-150 Legislative Order – Proceed into Closed Session for Gaming Expansion Item; include Chairman Edward Manuel, Joe Calabreeze, David Wolf, Tohono O’odham Gaming Authority Board, Vi-ikam Doag Industries (VDI) Board, San Lucy District Council, Legislative Attorney Mike Ehlerman
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APRIL 2003 GENERAL SESSION

Monday, April 7, 2003

#03-151 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda
#03-152 Legislative Order – Proceed into Closed Session to Address Enrollment Items
#03-153 Resolution – Enrollment – April
#03-154 Resolution – Recognition of Relinquishment from Membership in the Tohono O’odham Nation
#03-155 Resolution – Accepting Certification of Eligible Members and Authorizing the Initial Expenditure of Funds for Per Capita Payments under the Initiative
#03-156 Resolution – Accepting Certification of Adult Eligible Members and Authorizing the Expenditure of Funds for Per Capita Payments under the Second Per Capita Plan
#03-157 Resolution – Approving Limited Waiver of Sovereign Immunity in Tohono O’odham Farming Authority 2003 Financing Arrangements
#03-158 Resolution – Reauthorizing Drought Relief Funds from Tucson Electric Power and Authorizing Expenditure of Funds
Tuesday, April 8, 2003

#03-159 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Running Agenda
#03-160 Resolution – FY 2003 Department of the Interior/Bureau of Indian Affairs Budgets
#03-161 Resolution – Approval of the Employment & Training Program PY 03/FY 04 Budgets/Comprehensive Service Plan
#03-162 Resolution – Approval of the Employment & Training Program PY 02/FY 03 Budget Modification #1/Comprehensive Service Plan/State Contracts Amendment
#03-163 Resolution – Approval of the Tohono O’odham Nation Employment & Training – Department of Health and Human Services- Native Employment Works PY 2000 Budget Modification #3
#03-164 Resolution – Approval of the Tohono O’odham Nation Employment & Training – Department of Health and Human Services – Budget Modification #1 Native Employment Works Program Year 2001
#03-165 Resolution – Approval of the Tohono O’odham Nation Employment & Training – State of Arizona – PY 01 Adult Program Budget Modification #1
#03-166 Resolution – Approval of the Tohono O’odham Nation Employment & Training – State of Arizona – Youth Budget Modification #2 Program Year 2001
#03-167 Resolution – Approval of the Tohono O’odham Nation Employment & Training – State of Arizona – FY 2002 Admin Adult Budget Modification #1
#03-168 Resolution – Approval of the Tohono O’odham Nation Employment & Training – State of Arizona – FY 2002 Adult Program Budget Modification #1
#03-169 Resolution – Approval of the Tohono O’odham Nation Employment & Training – Department of Labor – Budget Modification #1 of the Comprehensive Service Program Budget Program Year 2001
#03-170 Resolution – Authorizing the Solid Waste Regulatory Office to Assist the United States Environmental Protection Agency in Underground Storage Tank Compliance
#03-171 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda/Running Agenda
#03-172 Resolution – Approving FY 2003 Budgets for Child Care & Development fund for Grant Year 2002 CCDF Mandatory Administration Cost, CCDF Mandatory Program Cost and CCDF Discretionary Program Cost
#03-173 Resolution – FY 2003 Department of the Interior/Bureau of Indian Affairs Budgets Amendment Number One (Amends Resolution No. 03-160)
#03-174 Resolution – Approving Tohono O’odham Utility Authority Garcia Strip Community Telecommunications Right-of-Way, Schuk Toak District, Tohono O’odham Nation
Wednesday, April 9, 2003

No Session

Thursday, April 10, 2003

#03-175 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda
#03-176 Legislative Order – Motion to Item No. 1, Gaming Audits until the May General Session
#03-177 Resolution – FEMA Grant Extension for purchase of Tender Truck for the Tohono O’odham Nation Fire Department, Wildland Fire Management Division
#03-178 Resolution – Supporting the Chukut Kuk District Request to Remove the Beacon Light at San Miguel Gate
#03-179 Resolution – Approval to Amend the Gu-Vo District FY 02/03 Budget
#03-180 Resolution – Supporting Consultation and Tribal Participation in FY 2005 BIA Budget Planning
#03-181 Legislative Order – Motion to rescind Legislative Order No. 03-176, “Motion to Item No. 1, Gaming Audits until the May General Session”; Address Gaming Audits and Expansion as the First Item on the April 11, 2003 Agenda
#03-182 Legislative Order – Motion to close the issue on the Detention Facility
Friday, April 11, 2003

#03-183 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda
#03-184 Resolution – Approving Amendment Number One to Lobbying Contract between the Tohono O’odham Nation and Ducheneaux, Taylor & Associates, Inc.
#03-185 Resolution – Supporting the Family of Hopi Tribal Member Pfc. Lori Piestewa and All Native American Veterans and Service Personnel in the United States Armed Forces
#03-186 Resolution – Approving a Line of Credit to Finance expansion of Gaming Activity pursuant to the 2002 Gaming Compact
#03-187 Resolution – DEFEATED – Amending Resolution NO. 03-031, “Accepting and Authorizing Expenditure of a $6,760,181.00 United States Department of Justice Grant to Construct a Joint Correctional Facility as a Multi-Year Capital Project”
#03-188 Resolution – Confirming the Appointment of Fernando Valentine to the Economic Development Board
#03-189 Resolution – Appointing Eleanor Ortega to the Tohono O’odham Farming Authority Management Board
#03-190 Legislative Order – Adjournment of the April 2003 General Session
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MAY 2003 GENERAL SESSION

Monday, May 5, 2003

#03-191 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda/Running Agenda
#03-192 Legislative Order – Proceed into Closed Session to Address Enrollment Items
#03-193 Resolution – Enrollment – May
#03-194 Recognition of Relinquishment from Membership in the Tohono O’odham Nation
#03-195 Resolution – Accepting Certification of Eligible Members and Authorizing the Initial Expenditure of Funds for Per Capita Payments under the Initiative
#03-196 Resolution – Accepting Certification of Adult Eligible Members and Authorizing the Expenditure of Funds for Per Capita Payments under the Second Per Capita Plan
#03-197 Legislative Order – Tabling Restructuring of Nation’s Election Laws for Six Months to Allow the Districts, Legislative Council Standing Committees, Enrollment Office, Election Board and the Nation’s Members Adequate Time for Review
#03-198 Resolution – Denying Petitions For Lack of Authority Under the Uniform Election Ordinance to Order That Petitioner’s Names Be Placed on the Official List of Registered Voters
#03-199 Resolution – Reappointing Richard Saunders to the Tohono O’odham Boxing Commission as an Initial Commissioner
#03-200 Resolution – Reappointing Daniel Jones to the Tohono O’odham Boxing Commission as an Initial Commissioner
#03-201 Resolution – Reappointing Sial Thonolig to the Tohono O’odham Boxing Commission as an Initial Commissioner
Tuesday, May 5, 2003

#03-202 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda/Running Agenda
#03-203 Resolution – Authorizing a Joint Venture Construction Agreement with the U.S. Indian Health Service
#03-204 Legislative Order – Adopting Amended Tohono O’odham Legislative Council Judicial Appointment Procedure and Repealing Judicial Appointment Procedure Adopted by Legislative Order No. 01-040 and Amended by Legislative Order No. 02-207
#03-205 Resolution – Enacting Tohono O’odham Nation Extradition Ordinance [Adopted as Ordinance No. 03-02]
#03-206 Legislative Order – Adopting Legislative Calendar for June 01, 2003 to May 31, 2004
#03-207 Legislative Order – Tabling Final Decision on Voter Eligibility Petitions Until Legislative Council Determines that Petitioners are Entitled to Appeal Under Election Ordinance, Adopts Hearing Procedures and Sets Voter Eligibility Appeal Hearings
Wednesday, May 7, 2003

#03-208 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda/Running Agenda
#03-209 Resolution – Approving the Amendment and Modification to FY 2003 Supplement Budget for Baboquivari District Administration in the amount of $4,000.00
#03-210 Resolution – Approving Tohono O’odham Utility Authority Kupk & Dirtburn Community Electric Powerline & Telecommunications System Right-of-Way, Pisinemo District, Tohono O’odham Nation
#03-211 Resolution – Transfer funds from SWMP Revenue Accounts to SWMP Revenue Budget for the purchase of an Articulating Loader
#03-212 Resolution – FY 2004 Elderly Title III B, C-1, C-2, E and Cash in Lieu of Commodities (CILC) Budget July 01, 2003 – June 30, 2004
#03-213 Resolution – FY2004 Department of Human Services, Division of Family Assistance – Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program – Budget and Proposal Account Number 12-1310
#03-214 Resolution – Approval of the Management of Health (MOH) FY 2003 Budget Modification No. 1
#03-215 Resolution – Approval of the FY 2003 Tohono O’odham Nation Vocational Rehabilitation Program Budget Modification/Amendment #1
#03-216 Resolution – Authorizing a Construction Contract for the Construction of Early Childhood/Headstart Facilities
#03-217 Resolution – DEFEATED – Tabling request for land acquisition for Hia-Ced O’odham land base to become the 12th district of the Tohono O’odham Nation
#03-218 Resolution – Approval and authorizing use of gaming savings funds for the purchase of the Roberts Property for the Hia-Ced O’odham
Thursday, May 8, 2003

#03-219 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda/Running Agenda
#03-220 Resolution – Certifying April 26, 2003 Primary Election
#03-221 Resolution – Approval of the allocation of the remainder of the Phoenix Indian School Trust Fund distribution, $225,343.40 to the Child Welfare Division
#03-222 Legislative Order – DEFEATED – Determining that Petitioners are Eligible for Voter Registration Appeal, Setting Appeal Hearings, and Adopting Hearing Rules
Friday, May 9, 2003

#03-223 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda
#03-224 Resolution – Supporting the San Xavier District’s People Wellness House Grant Applications to the Office of Juvenile and Delinquency Prevention’s FY 2003 Tribal Youth Program
#03-225 Resolution – Appointing Stanley Cruz to Replace Simon Lopez on the Tohono O’odham Nation Committee Working on the Museum of the American Indian “Our Peoples” Exhibit
#03-226 Resolution – Opposition to the $2.0 Million Reduction in the FY 2003 BIA Budget Related to Unobligated Balances
#03-227 Resolution – Opposition to the Department of the Interior’s December 4, 2002 Trust Restructuring Plan and Support for an Honest Planning Process
#03-228 Legislative Order – Setting May 21, 2003 Special Session to address Amendments to the Tohono O’odham Gaming Authority Charter
#03-229 Legislative Order – Adjournment of the May 2003 General Session
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Wednesday, May 21, 2003 Special Session

#03-230No File
#03-231Resolution – Approving Amendments to the Gaming Authority Charter
#03-232No File
#03-233Resolution – Approving Expenditures from the Line of Credit Approved by Resolution No. 03-186
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JUNE 2003 GENERAL SESSION

Monday, June 2, 2003

#03-234 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Running Agenda
#03-235 Resolution – Apportionment of District Vote on the Tohono O’odham Legislative Council
#03-236 Resolution – Issuance of Certificates of Election from the May 24, 2003 General Election, for the Offices of Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Tohono O’odham Nation and Representatives to the Tohono O’odham Legislative Council and Seating such Elected Officials
#03-237 Legislative Order – Closing Nominations for Legislative Council Chairperson
#03-238 Legislative Order – Certifying the Election of Dennis Ramon as Legislative Council Chairman
#03-239 Legislative Order – Close Nominations for Legislative Council Vice Chairperson
#03-240 Legislative Order – Certifying the Election of Delma Garcia as Legislative Council Vice Chairwoman
#03-241 Legislative Order – Certifying the Appointment of Julianna Saraficio as Acting Legislative Council Secretary
#03-242 Legislative Order – Certifying Retention Appointments of Councilmembers Dennis Jose, Kenneth Williams, Frances Miguel to the Appropriations Committee
#03-243 Legislative Order – Certifying Retention Appointments of Councilmembers Dennis Jose, Evelyn Juan, Gloria Ramirez to the Budget & Finance Committee
#03-244 Legislative Order – Certifying Retention Appointments of Councilmembers Frances Miguel, Barbara Salvicio, Kenneth Williams to the Commerce Committee
#03-245 Legislative Order – Certifying Retention Appointments of Councilmembers Jerome Joaquin, Frances Miguel, Felicia Nunez to the Cultural Preservation Committee
#03-246 Legislative Order – Certifying Retention Appointments of Councilmembers Dennis Jose, Isidro Lopez, Felicia Nunez, Sandra Ortega to the Housing Committee
#03-247 Legislative Order -Certifying Retention Appointments of Councilmembers Frances Antone, Barbara Salvicio, Kenneth Williams to the Human Resources Development Committee
#03-248 Legislative Order – Certifying Retention Appointments of Councilmembers Sandra Ortega and Gloria Ramirez to the Judiciary Committee
#03-249 Legislative Order – Certifying Retention Appointment of Councilmember Frances Antone to the Natural Resources Committee
#03-250 Legislative Order – Certifying Retention Appointment of Councilmember Evelyn Juan to the Rules Committee
#03-251 Legislative Order – Certifying Retention Appointment of Councilmember Felicia Nunez to the Water Resources Committee
#03-252 Legislative Order – Certifying Seniority Preference Appointment of Jerome Joaquin to the Agriculture Committee
#03-253 Legislative Order – Certifying Seniority Preference Appointments of Frances Antone and Evelyn Juan to the Appropriations Committee
#03-254 Legislative Order – Certifying Seniority Preference Appointment of Patricia Cruz to the Budget & Finance Committee
#03-255 Legislative Order – Certifying Seniority Preference Appointments of Frances Antone and Dennis Jose to the Commerce Committee
#03-256 Legislative Order – Certifying Seniority Preference Appointment of Sandra Ortega to the Cultural Preservation Committee
#03-257 Legislative Order – Certifying Seniority Preference Appointments of Patricia Cruz, Evelyn Juan, Gloria Ramirez, and Isidro Lopez to the Domestic Affairs Committee
#03-258 Legislative Order – Certifying Seniority Preference Appointments of Patricia Cruz, Isidro Lopez, Frances Miguel, Sandra Ortega, and Kenneth Williams to the Health & Human Services Committee
#03-259 Legislative Order – Rescinding Legislative Order No. 03-256, “Certifying Seniority Preference Appointment of Sandra Ortega to the Cultural Preservation Committee”
#03-260 Legislative Order – Certifying Seniority Preference Appointments of Barbara Salvicio and Jerome Joaquin to the Natural Resources Committee
#03-261 Legislative Order – Certifying Appointments of Frances Conde and Phyllis Juan to the Agriculture Committee
#03-262 Legislative Order – Certifying Appointment of Verlon Jose to the Budget & Finance Committee
#03-263 Legislative Order – Certifying Appointments of Frances Conde and Timothy Joaquin to the Cultural Preservation Committee
#03-264 Legislative Order – Certifying the Appointment of Verlon Jose to the Domestic Affairs Committee
#03-265 Legislative Order – Certifying Appointment of Raymond Victor to the Housing Committee
#03-266 Legislative Order – Certifying Appointment by Timothy Joaquin to the Human Resources Development Committee
#03-267 Legislative Order – Certifying Appointments of Frances Conde, Timothy Joaquin, and Verlon Jose to the Judiciary Committee
#03-268 Legislative Order – Certifying Appointment of Mike Flores to the Natural Resources Committee
#03-269 Legislative Order – Certifying Appointments of John Lawson and Darlene Andrew to the Rules Committee
#03-270 Legislative Order – Certifying Appointments of Phyllis Juan, Raymond Victor, and Darlene Andrew to the Water Resources Committee
#03-271 Legislative Order – Certifying Appointments of Mike Flores and Darlene Andrew to the Agriculture Committee
#03-272 Legislative Order – Certifying Appointment of Phyllis Juan to the Human Resources Development Committee
#03-273 Legislative Order – Certifying Appointment of John Lawson to the Natural Resources Committee
#03-274 Legislative Order – Certifying Appointments of Raymond Victor and Mike Flores to the Rules Committee
#03-275Legislative Order – Certifying Appointment of John Lawson to the Water Resources Committee
#03-276Legislative Order – Certification of Legislative Committee Officers
Tuesday, June 3, 2003

#03-277 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda
#03-278 Legislative Order – Proceed into Closed Session to Address Enrollment Items
#03-279 Legislative Order – Tabling the No District Applications for Enrollment; Requesting Legal Opinion from the Attorney General’s Office
#03-280 Resolution – Enrollment – June
#03-281 Resolution – Correcting Enrollment Resolution No. 95-319
#03-282 Resolution – Correcting Enrollment Resolution No. 98-206
#03-283 Resolution – Accepting Certification of Eligible Members and Authorizing the Initial Expenditure of Funds for Per Capita Payments under the Initiative
#03-284 Resolution – Accepting Certification of Adult Eligible Members and Authorizing the Expenditure of Funds for Per Capita Payments under the Second Per Capita Plan
#03-285 Resolution – Approval of FY 2004 Division of Community Health Services/Tuberculosis Control Services Program Budget
#03-286 Legislative Order – DEFEATED – Recess the June 03, 2003 Session; Continue June 04, 2003
#03-287 Resolution – Rescinding Resolution Nos. 03-281 and 03-282
Wednesday, June 4, 2003

#03-288 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda/Running Agenda
Thursday, June 5, 2003

#03-289 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda
#03-290 Resolution – Authorizing Tohono O’odham Nation Delegation to the National Congress of American Indians’ 2003 Mid-Year Session
#03-291 Resolution – Appointing Judges Pro Tempore of the Tohono O’odham Courts
#03-292 Resolution – Division of Family Assistance, FY 2003 Food Distribution Program Budget Amendment #1 – Account No. 11-1315
#03-293 Legislative Order – Setting June 20, 2003 Special Session for the Adoption of the Adult Protection Ordinance
Friday, June 6, 2003

#03-294 Legislative Order – Adopting Tentative Tohono O’odham Legislative Council Committee Meeting Schedule thru July 2004
#03-295 Legislative Order – Adjournment of the June 2003 General Session
June 25, 2003 Special Session

#03-298 Resolution – Opposing the Transfer of Customs Patrol Officers (Shadow Wolves) to the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (“BCBP”)
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JULY 2003 GENERAL SESSION

Monday, July 7, 2003

#03-299 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Running Agenda
#03-300 Legislative Order – Proceed into Closed Session to Address Enrollment Items
#03-301 Resolution – Enrollment – July
#03-302 Resolution – Recognition of Relinquishment from Membership in the Tohono O’odham Nation
#03-303 Legislative Order – DEFEATED – Table “Modifying Enrollment Resolution No. 02-280” for more clarification
#03-304 Resolution – Modifying Enrollment Resolution No. 02-280
#03-305 Resolution – Modifying Enrollment Resolution No. 2000-554
#03-306 Resolution – Modifying Enrollment Resolution No. 95-319
#03-307 Resolution – Accepting Certification of Eligible Members and Authorizing the Initial Expenditure of Funds for Per Capita Payments under the Initiative
#03-308 Resolution – Accepting Certification of Adult Eligible Members and Authorizing the Expenditure of Funds for Per Capita Payments under the Second Per Capita Plan
#03-309 Resolution – Accepting Approving the Single Audit Reporting Package for Year Ended September 30, 2002 and Authorizing its Distribution
Tuesday, July 8, 2003

#03-310 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Running Agenda
#03-311 Resolution – Approving FY 2004 Distribution of Gaming Revenues by 50/50 Distribution
#03-312 Resolution – In Support of Employment Assistance Program FY 2003 Budget Modification #1 Account 10-1206
Wednesday, July 9, 2003

No Session – Tohono O’odham Legislative Council Tour Of Nursing Home

Thursday, July 10, 2003

#03-313 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda/Running Agenda
#03-314 Legislative Order – Proceed into Closed Session for Update on Coleman Road Trespass Issue; include Mark Curry, Schuk Toak District
#03-315 Resolution – Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Attorney Contract with Rusing & Lopez, P.L.L.C.
#03-316 Legislative Order – Proceed into Closed Session for Gaming Item; Include Representatives from Office of Attorney General and Executive Office
Friday, July 11, 2003

#03-317 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda
#03-318 Resolution – Supporting Tohono O’odham Nation Position on Strengthening Relations Between the Tohono O’odham Nation and Bureau of Customs and Border Protection
#03-319 Resolution – Approving a Purchase and Sale Agreement Between Ramona Bekins and the Tohono O’odham Nation
#03-320 Resolution – Approving a Purchase and Sale Agreement Between Lois O. Roberts and the Tohono O’odham Nation
#03-321 Legislative Order – Adopting Legislative Council Committee Meeting Schedule from July 7, 2003 to the October 2003 General Session
#03-322 Resolution – DEFEATED – Sanitation Facilities Deficiency System Priority Ranking
#03-323 Resolution – Sanitation Facilities Deficiency System Priority Ranking
#03-324 Legislative Order – Approving the Minutes for the June 02, 03, 04, 05, and 06, 2003 General Session
#03-325 Legislative Order – Setting July 21, 2003 Special Session to address Gaming
#03-326 Legislative Order – Adjournment of the July 2003 General Session
July 21, 2003 Special Session

#03-327 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda
#03-328 Legislative Order – Proceed into Closed Session for Gaming Item
#03-329 Legislative Order – Setting a Special Session on Friday, July 25, 2003 to continue the discussion
#03-330 Resolution – Approving FY 03 Schuk Toak District Budget Modification #1
#03-331 Resolution – Approving the Continuing Resolution for the Sif-Oidak District FY 2003 Budget
July 25, 2003 Special Session

#03-332 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda
#03-333 Legislative Order – Proceed into Closed Session
#03-334 Legislative Order – DEFEATED – Close Discussion; Proceed to Item #2
#03-335 Legislative Order – Close Discussion; Proceed to Item #2
#03-336 Resolution – Approving Budget Modification #1 Authorizing Transfer of $168,718.07 from Executive-Special Counsel Account No. 01-037 to Environmental Trust Fund Account No. 19-1096-871 for the purpose of Emergency Disaster Relief Caused by Storm Damage
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AUGUST 2003 GENERAL SESSION

Monday, August 4, 2003

#03-337 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda/Running Agenda
#03-338 Legislative Order – Proceed into Closed Session to Address Enrollment Items
#03-339 Resolution – Enrollment – August
#03-340 Resolution – Accepting Certification of Eligible Members and Authorizing the Initial Expenditure of Funds for Per Capita Payments under the Initiative
#03-341 Resolution – Accepting Certification of Adult Eligible Members and Authorizing the Expenditure of Funds for Per Capita Payments under the Second Per Capita Plan
#03-342 Resolution – Approval of 2002 Carryover for ESOM Grant #2001-WP-BX-0011 and Budget Modification #1
#03-343 Legislative Order – Proceed into Closed Session for Legislative Council Secretary Applicant Background Investigation
#03-344 Legislative Order – Certifying the Appointment of Vivian Hedrington as the Legislative Council Secretary
Tuesday, August 5, 2003

#03-345 Resolution – FY 2003 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program – Budget Modification #3 – Account Number 12-1310
#03-346 Resolution – Division of Family Assistance, FY2003 Food Distribution Program Budget Amendment #2 – Account No. 11-1315
#03-347 Resolution – Authorizing the Food Distribution Program Nutrition Education Funding Budget Account Number 11-1316
#03-348 Resolution – Approving the San Xavier Cooperative Association Equipment Insurance Budget for Fiscal Year 2004
#03-349 Resolution – Approving Amendment No. 1 to Emergency Dispatch Services Agreement With Drexel Heights Fire District
#03-350 Resolution – Approving Amendment No. 2 to Cooperative Agreement No. AG9H009005 with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Papago Agency, for the Wildland Fire Management Program
Wednesday, August 6, 2003

#03-351 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda/Running Agenda
#03-352 Legislative Order – Rescinding Legislative Order No. 03-321, ‘Adopting Legislative Calendar for July 7, 2003 to the October 2003 General Session
#03-353 Legislative Order – Adopting Tentative Tohono O’odham Legislative Council Committee Meeting Schedule thru October 2003 General Session
#03-354 Legislative Order – Setting August 15, 2003 Special Session to Consider Rules Committee Report and Recommendations; Legislative Order No. 02-553
#03-355 Resolution – Transfer funds from SWMP Revenue Accounts to SWMP Revenue Budget for the purchase of a replacement front loader compactor trash truck
#03-356 Resolution – Appointment of Patricia Cruz to the Arizona Advisory Council on Indian Health Care
Thursday, August 7, 2003

#03-357 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda/Running Agenda
Friday, August 8, 2003

#03-358 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda
#03-359 Resolution – Approving Tohono O’odham Utility Authority Quijotoa Pentecostal Church Water Main Extension Right-of-Way, Gu Achi District, Tohono O’odham Nation
#03-360 Resolution – Appointment of Evan Thomas as TERO Commissioner
#03-361 Resolution – Approving Limited Waiver of Immunity in Construction Contract for Recreation Centers
#03-362 Resolution – Approval of FY 2003 Planning Administration and Executive-Special Counsel Budget Amendments
#03-363 Resolution – Authorizing Execution of Landowner Selection Form for San Lucy Farm
#03-364 Legislative Order – Proceed into Closed Session to address Item #6
#03-365 Legislative Order – DEFEATED – Adjourn the August 2003 General Session
#03-366 Legislative Order – Adjournment of the August 2003 General Session
August 15, 2003 Special Session

August 15, 2003 Special Session

#03-367 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda
#03-368 Legislative Order – Proceed into Closed Session to Address Item #1
#03-369 Legislative Order – Approving the attendance of the Press, ‘The Runner’ at the August 15, 2003 Special Session
#03-370Legislative Order – Adopting Legislative Council Rules Committee Recommendation for Quarterly Reports by the Administration regarding Outstanding Travel Per Diem for the Legislative Branch
#03-371 Legislative Order – Adopting Legislative Council Standing Committee Attendance Procedure
#03-372 Legislative Order – Adopting Legislative Council Rules Committee Recommendation for Fraud or Internal Audit for the Legislative Branch
#03-373 Legislative Order – Proceed into Closed Session to address Item #2
#03-374 Legislative Order – Amending Legislative Order No. 03-373 to include San Lucy District and Task Force; Mark Curry, Office of Attorney General; Tohono O’odham Nation Chairman and Vice Chairman; Kim Swanburg, Treasurer
#03-375 Resolution – Approving modification of the line of credit authorized in Resolution No. 03-186
August 22, 2003 Emergency Session

#03-376 Legislative Order – Table the Projected Revenues until the September General Session
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SEPTEMBER 2003 GENERAL SESSION

Monday, September 8, 2003

#03-377 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda/Running Agenda
#03-378 Legislative Order – Proceed into Closed Session to Address Enrollment Items
#03-379 Resolution – Base Roll Addition
#03-380 Resolution – Enrollment – September
#03-381 Resolution – Recognition of Relinquishment from Membership in the Tohono O’odham Nation
#03-382 Resolution – Accepting Certification of Eligible Members and Authorizing the Initial Expenditure of Funds for Per Capita Payments under the Initiative
#03-383 Resolution – Accepting Certification of Adult Eligible Members and Authorizing the Expenditure of Funds for Per Capita Payments under the Second Per Capita Plan
#03-384 Resolution – Approving Amendment to Attorney Contract with the Law Firm of Shelley, Bethea, Gillette & Clark
#03-385 Resolution – Authorizing Acceptance and Use of the IMLS-Native American Library Services Professional Assistance Grant
#03-386 Resolution – Authorizing Acceptance and Use of the IMLS-Native American Library Services Basic Library Services Grant
#03-387 Resolution – Approving the Gu Achi District Fiscal Year 2004 Six Month Budget
Tuesday, September 9, 2003

#03-388 Legislative Order – Setting December 11 & 12, 2003 Special Session for Rejection Hearings Pursuant to Article VIII, 1(B) of the Enrollment Ordinance
#03-389 Resolution – Adopting the Tohono O’odham Adult Protection Ordinance
#03-390 Resolution – Approval and Support of Securing Tohono O’odham People – STOP Seatbelt & Traffic Safety Project 2003
#03-391 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda
#03-392 Resolution – Approving Chukut Kuk District FY 2004 Budget and Justification
#03-393 Resolution – Approval of Budget Amendment #1 authorizing the transfer of funds in the amount of $29,348 from Employee Commuting account no. 01-3026 to the DPS Law Enforcement Program Account 01-1090-771; and approval of Budget Modification for the identified savings
#03-394 Resolution – Approving Grant Agreement with the Arizona DUI Abatement Council
#03-395 Resolution – Authorizing Acceptance of Use of Phase II: Wireless E911 Implementation Grant from the Public Safety Foundation of America
#03-396 Resolution – Approving Tohono O’odham Participation in an Interagency Kitt Peak Mitigation Plan and Approving the FY 2004 Budget for the Project
#03-397 Resolution – Appointment of Paul Andrew to the Election Board for a Five-Year Term
Wednesday, September 10, 2003

#03-398 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Running Agenda
#03-399 Resolution – Approving a Purchase and Sale Agreement Between Mordka Enterprises, Inc. and the Tohono O’odham Nation
#03-400 Resolution – FY 2004 Head Start Grant Application with a 20% Tribal Match
#03-401 Resolution – Approving Boys and Girls Club Lease in the Sells District
Thursday, September 11, 2003

#03-402 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda/Running Agenda
#03-403 Resolution – Approval of Pisinemo District FY-2004 Budget
#03-404 Resolution – Authorizing Continuation of the Gu-vo District Fiscal Year 2001 Supplement Budget of $500,000
#03-405 Resolution – Approval of the Gu-Vo District Fiscal Year 2003/2004 Budget
#03-406 Resolution – Adopting Rules of Procedure for Enrollment Revocation Hearings
#03-407 Legislative Order – Proceed into Closed Session to address Gaming Update; include Executive, Chairwoman Juan-Saunders, Vice Chairman Norris, Treasurer, Attorney General’s Office
Friday, September 12, 2003

#03-408 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda
#03-409 Resolution – Approving FY 2004 Projected Revenues in the Amount of $39,296,219
#03-410 Resolution – Approving Limited Waiver of Immunity in Architectural Services Agreement
#03-411 Resolution – Supporting the request that the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals issue an order that Leonard Peltier be given fair consideration for parole
#03-412 Resolution – Westside Health Clinic 27-Unit Staff Quarters Plan
#03-413 Resolution – Approving Continuing Operations of San Lucy District Pending Approval of the FY 2004 Budget
#03-414 Resolution – Sells District FY 2004 Budget
#03-415 Resolution – Sells District $500,000 Supplemental Budget: Cowlic Community Budget Amendment and addition of new Line Item, Repair & Maintenance Buildings
#03-416 Legislative Order – Adjournment of the September 2003 General Session
September 29 & 30, 2003 Special Sessions

Monday, September 29, 2003

#03-417 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda
#03-418 Legislative Order – DEFEATED – Modifying Legislative Order No. 03-027 and Modifying the Gaming Revenue Distribution Formula Authorized by Resolution No. 94-098
#03-419 Legislative Order – Tabling Consideration of Administration Plan, Gaming Revenue Distribution Formula and Funding Package
#03-420 Legislative Order – Amending Legislative Order No. 03-419, Tabling Consideration of Administration Plan, Gaming Revenue Distribution Formula and Funding Package
#03-421 Resolution – Approving Agriculture Extension Budget as Part of the 2004 Executive Branch Budget
#03-422 Resolution – Approving an Amendment to the Executive Branch Fiscal Year 2004 for the Secretary Position to the Tohono O’odham Youth Services Budget 01-1202
#03-423 Resolution – Approving District Water Advisory Committee Budget for Fiscal Year 2004
#03-424 Resolution – Adoption of One-half of the Executive Branch Fiscal Year 2004 Budgets and Appropriating Funds in the Amount of $18,582,617.40 for a Six-month Period
#03-425 Resolution – Approving and Authorizing Fiscal Year 2004 Initiative Administrative Budgets; Appropriation of Additional Funds to the Reserve
#03-426 Resolution – DEFEATED – Approving and Authorizing Fiscal Year 2004 Initiative Reserve Allocation
#03-427 Resolution – Adopting Special Projects Office FY 2004 Budget
#03-428 Resolution – DEFEATED – Approving the FY 2004 Capital Projects Budgets and Authorizing Expenditures
#03-429 Resolution – Consolidated Healthy O’odham Promotion Program and Data Improvement Project FY 2004 Budget (October 1, 2003 – September 30, 2004
#03-430 Resolution – Approving the FY 2004 Solid Waste Management Program Revenue Budget in the Amount of $494,591.91
#03-431 Resolution – Approving the Cultural Affairs FY 2004 Dedicated Revenue Account Budget
#03-432 Resolution – Approving the Wildlife Management FY 2004 Dedicated Revenue Account Budget
#03-433 Resolution – Approving Baboquivari District FY 2004 Budget
Tuesday, September 30, 2003

#03-434 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda
#03-435 Resolution – Approving FY 2004 Indian Health Service Budgets and Annual Funding Agreement Under a P.L. 93-638 Master Contract
#03-436 Resolution – Approving FY 2004 Bureau of Indian Affairs Budgets and Annual Funding Agreement under P.L. 93-638 Master Plan
#03-437 Resolution – Approving the FY 2004 Capital Project Budgets and Authorizing Expenditures for Cultural Center/Museum and Housing Rehabilitation
#03-438 Resolution – DEFEATED – Approving and Authorizing Fiscal Year 2004 Budgets for the Economic Development Business Grants and Recreation Center Construction
#03-439 Resolution – FY 2004 State of Arizona Reimbursable Budgets: Child and Adult Care Food Program and Arizona Long Term Care Services Program
#03-440 Resolution – Approval of the Application and Acceptance of the Grant Award for the FY 2004 Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (GAP) Grant
#03-441 Resolution – Approval of the Application and Acceptance of the Grant Award for the USEPA Brownsfields 128(a) Tribal Response Grant
#03-442 Resolution – FY 2004 United States Department of Agriculture Food Distribution Program Budget
#03-443 Resolution – FY 2004 Department of Health and Human Services Budgets
#03-444 Supporting the No Cost Extension of Carry Over Funds from Fiscal Year 2003 for Vocational Rehabilitation Services for American Indian with Disabilities 121 Project
#03-445 Resolution – Authorization to Expend carryover Indian Health Services (IHS) funds for FY 2004 IHS Account 11-5016 Water Resources Study Program Budget
#03-446 Resolution – Budget Justification for the FY 2004 Bureau of Reclamation Fund Account 11-5015 Water Resources Study Program Continuation Under Public Law 93-638 Grant for a Comprehensive Water Study
#03-447 Resolution – Approval of FY 2004 Department of Human Services – Division of Health Transportation Service 3rd Party Revenue Budget
#03-448 Resolution – Approving and Authorizing Fiscal Year 2004 Budgets for the Economic Development Business Grants and Recreation Center Construction
#03-449 Resolution – Authorization to Expend EPA Grant Allocation for FY 2004 of the EPA Fund Account 11-5018 Water Resources Study Program Budget
#03-450 Resolution – Approval for Request for Extension of Time and Authorization to Expend Funds for FY 2004 on Bureau of Reclamation Grant Agreement No. 6-FG-32-00100 for Schuk Toak New Farm Development
#03-451 Resolution – Approval for Request for Extension of Time and Authorization to Expend Funds for FY 2004 on Bureau of Reclamation 638 Construction Contract No. 02-NA-32-0030 for Schuk Toak New Farm Development
#03-452 Resolution – Authorizing FY 2004 Expenditures from the SAWRSA Trust Fund for Continuation of Efforts to Complete Tribal Responsibilities and Obligations Related to Utilization of Central Arizona Project Water and Irrigation Systems
#03-453 Resolution – Approval for Request for Extension of Time and Authorization to Expend Funds for FY 2004 on Grant Agreement No. 01-NA-32-00200 for Schuk Toak New Farm Development
#03-454 Resolution – Authorization to Expend EPA Grant Allocation for FY 2004 of the EPA Fund Account 11-5017 Water Resources Study Program Budget
#03-455 Resolution – FY 2004 Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
#03-456 Resolution – Approving the Fiscal Year 2004 Budget for Six Months for the Tohono O’odham Nation Justice Branch and Appropriating Funds in the Amount of one half of $4,746,357.51
#03-457 Resolution – Approving the Legislative Branch FY 2003 Budget amendment No. 1 Re-Classification of Staff Positions
#03-458 Resolution – Approving the FY 2004 Legislative Branch Budget
#03-459 Resolution – Authorization to Continue San Xavier District Government Operations Pending Approval of its FY 2003/2004 Budget
#03-460 Resolution – Funding the TOUA Subsidy Implementation Plan
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OCTOBER 2003 GENERAL SESSION

Monday, October 6, 2003

#03-461 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda/Running Agenda
#03-462 Legislative Order – Proceed into Closed Session to address Enrollment Items
#03-463 Resolution – Enrollment – October
#03-464 Resolution – Accepting Certification of Eligible Members and Authorizing the Initial Expenditure of Funds for Per Capita Payments under the Initiative
#03-465 Resolution – Accepting Certification of Eligible Members and Authorizing the Initial Expenditure of Funds for Per Capita Payments under the Initiative (Amends Resolution No. 03-464)
#03-466 Resolution – Accepting Certification of Adult Eligible Members and Authorizing the Expenditure of Funds for Per Capita Payments under the Second Per Capita Plan
#03-467 Resolution – FY 2004 Title III-B, C1, C-2, E & Cash in Lieu of Commodities (CILC) Amendment #1, July 01, 2003 – June 30, 2004
#03-468 Resolution – Approval of FY 2004 Title VI, Part A Budget Amendment #1/Modification #1
Tuesday, October 7, 2003

#03-469 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda/Running Agenda
#03-470 Resolution – Authorizing the San Xavier District to Submit a P.L. 93-638 Contract Application to the BIA to Fund a Mining Consultant
#03-471 Resolution – Appointing Jerome Joaquin as the Nation’s Representative and Frances Conde as Alternate Representative to the Southwest Indian Agriculture Association (SWIAA)
#03-472 Legislative Council – Adopting Tohono O’odham Legislative Council Committee Meeting Schedule thru May 2005
#03-473 Resolution – Support for submitting a Grant Application to the Center for Disease Control to Prevent Motor Vehicle Injuries
#03-474 Resolution – Updating the provision for employee benefit and liability insurance, and authorizing a ‘Cafeteria’ Plan
Wednesday, October 8, 2003

#03-475 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda/Running Agenda
#03-476 Resolution – Approving the Articles of Association & By-Law of the Gu Achi Livestock Association
#03-477 Resolution – Approving Mutual Protection and Law Enforcement Agreement Between the Pascua Yaqui Tribe and the Tohono O’odham Nation
#03-478 Resolution – Approving FY 2004 Commerce Committee Budget
Thursday, October 9, 2003

#03-479 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda
#03-480 Resolution – Approving disbursement of the Compact Section 12(d) 12% contribution
#03-481 Legislative Order – DEFEATED – Table the Radio Station Update to the November 2003 General Session
#03-482 Resolution – Approving the FY-04 Schuk Toak District Budget
#03-483 Resolution – Approving the Continuing Use of FY 2003 Funds for Hickiwan District
#03-484 Legislative Order – Proceed into Closed Session to address a portion of the Domestic Affairs Committee Report
Friday, October 10, 2003

#03-485 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda
#03-486 Resolution – Supporting a Pisinemo District P.L. 93-638 Grant from the Bureau of Indian Affairs
#03-487 Resolution – Cultural Affairs – Nation’s Reburial Budget
#03-488 Resolution – Amending Resolution No. 03-331 for the FY03 Sif-Oidak District Budget
#03-489 Resolution – Approval of the Transfer of BIA Quarters No. 24 and No. 25
#03-490 Legislative Order – Adjournment of the October 2003 General Session
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NOVEMBER 2003 GENERAL SESSION

Monday, November 3, 2003

#03-491 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Running Agenda
#03-492 Legislative Order – Proceed into Closed Session to Address Enrollment Items
#03-493 Resolution – Enrollment – November
#03-494 Resolution – Recognition of Relinquishment from Membership in the Tohono O’odham Nation
#03-495 Resolution – Accepting Certification of Eligible Members and Authorizing the Initial Expenditure of Funds for Per Capita Payments under the Initiative
#03-496 Resolution – Accepting Certification of Eligible Members and Authorizing the Expenditure of Funds for Per Capita Payments under the Second Per Capita Plan
#03-497 Resolution – FY 2004 Arizona State Grants in Aid to Tribal Libraries Grant for the Venito Garcia Library and Archives from the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records
#03-498 Resolution – FY 2004 LSTA Grant for the Venito Garcia Library and Archives from the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records (‘Legal Online Resources for the Tohono O’odham Nation’)
#03-499 Legislative Order – Approving Minutes of the July 07, 08, 10, and 11, 2003 General Session
Tuesday, November 4, 2003

#03-500 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda/Running Agenda
#03-501 Resolution – Supporting the Proposed Pima County Historic Preservation Bond Projects 2004 and the Conservation Bond Program Proposal for 2004
#03-502 Resolution – Supporting Position that Kinder Morgan Be Required to Construct and Replace the Existing Pipeline on Tumamoc Hill within the Existing 30′-40′ Right of Way and Negotiate Rerouting of the Pipeline away from Tumamoc Hill
#03-503 Resolution – Supporting the Arizona Intertribal Council’s Resolution to the National Congress of American Indians on the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and Unidentified Native American Ancestral Human Remains
#03-504 Resolution – Requesting a waiver of the six-month budget requirement for the Miss Tohono O’odham Nation FY 04 Budget
#03-505 Resolution – Approving the San Xavier District Budget for the Fiscal Year beginning on October 1, 2003 and ending on September 30, 2004
#03-506 Resolution – Approving an Attorney Contract with California Indian Legal Services
#03-507 Approving an Attorney Contract with the Law Firm of Clapham & Curry, P.L.C.
#03-508 Resolution – Approving an Attorney Contract with the law firm of Rusing & Lopez P.L.L.C.
#03-509 Resolution – Approving an Attorney Contract with the Law Firm of Quigley & Whitehill, P.L.C.
#03-510 Resolution – Approving Attorney Contract with Slosser, Hudgins, Struse & Freund
Wednesday, November 5, 2003

#03-511 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda/Running Agenda
#03-512 Resolution – Approval of the 2nd Grant Award #H250D030012 Tohono O’odham Nation Vocational Rehabilitation Program 2004 Budget
#03-513 Resolution – Approving Title XX Budget and Contract for FY 2004
#03-514 Resolution – Approving Limited Waiver of Immunity in Construction Contract for Recreation Centers
#03-515 Resolution – For an Enhancement Grant for the Venito Garcia Library and Archives from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Native American Library Services
#03-516 Resolution – Approving FY 2004 Construction Grant for Solid Waste Dump Clean Up and Closures
Thursday, November 6, 2003

#03-517 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda/Running Agenda
#03-518 Resolution – Requesting a waiver of the six-month budget requirements for the Rodeo & Fair Committee FY 04 Budget
#03-519 Resolution – Approving the Sif Oidak Fiscal Year 2003 – 2004 Budget
#03-520Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda
#03-521Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda
#03-522 Resolution – Approving the FY 2004 Hay Sale Revenue Budget in the amount of $25,000
#03-523 Resolution – Approving the FY 2004 Pen/Lease Budget in the amount of $1,200.00
#03-524 Resolution – Approving the San Lucy FY 2004 Budget in the Amount of $2,515,927.32
#03-525 Resolution – Approving the FY 2004 Budget for the Hickiwan District in the Amount $624,491.73
#03-526 Resolution – Opposing the Certificate of Origin Labeling Requirements in the 2002 Farm Bill
#03-527 Legislative Order – Recess and continue at 10 a.m. on Friday, November 7, 2003
#03-528 Resolution – Approving TOUA Gu-Vo Wastewater and Lagoon System Right-of-Way
Friday, November 7, 2003

#03-529 Resolution – Recommending and Approval of Councilman Isidro Lopez as the Tucson Area Representative to the National Indian Health Board
#03-530 Resolution – Approving the Tribal Representative for the Tucson Area Representatives to the Tribal Leaders Diabetes Committee
#03-531 Resolution – Authorizing Tohono O’odham Nation Delegation to the National Congress of American Indians 60th Annual Session
#03-532 Resolution – Amendment to Resolution #2003-436, Approving FY 2004 Bureau of Indian Affairs Budgets and Annual Funding Agreement Under P.L. 93-638 Master Contract, Correcting amounts for Judicial Services
#03-533 Legislative Order – Adjournment of the November 2003 General Session
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DECEMBER 2003 GENERAL SESSION

Monday, December 1, 2003

#03-534 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda/ Running Agenda
#03-535 Proceed into Closed Session to Address Enrollment Items
#03-536 Resolution – Enrollment – December
#03-537 Resolution – Accepting Certification of Eligible Members and Authorizing the Initial Expenditure of Funds for Per Capita Payments under the Initiative
#03-538 Resolution – Accepting Certification of Eligible Members and Authorizing the Expenditure of Funds for Per Capita Payments under the Initiative
#03-539 Resolution – Approving Attorney Contract with Robert R. Yoder
#03-540 Resolution – Approving Attorney Contract with the Law Firm of Shelly, Bethea, Gillette & Clark
#03-541 Resolution – Approving Attorney Contract with Rolando Ballesteros Navarro related to Economic Development Services in Mexico
#03-542 Resolution – Approving Attorney Contract with the Law Firm of Sacks Tierney related to Initiative Business Grants
#03-543 Resolution – Approving Attorney Contract with the Law Offices of Louis W. Barassi related to Initiative Business Grants
Tuesday, December 2, 2003

#03-544 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda
#03-545 Resolution – Requesting for a Special Session on December 16, 2003 to address the Administrative Plan and the Proposed Gaming Revenue Formula Change
#03-546 Resolution – Authorizing Annual Funding for Fiscal Years 2004 through 2007 to the Tohono O’odham Nursing Care Authority
#03-547 Resolution – Request for Funding West Side Health Clinic Staff Quarters/1-year Operational Expenses
#03-548 Resolution – Requesting for Funding Dialysis Facility Construction from Gaming Revenue
#03-549 Resolution – Amending Resolution #03-548
Wednesday, December 3, 2003

#03-550 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda/ Running Agenda
#03-551 Resolution – Approving an Attorney Contract with Law Firm of DeConcini, McDonald Yetwin & Lacy
#03-552 Resolution – Approving the AZ Coordinated Plan to Mitigate and Prevent Environmental and other Impacts caused by Undocumented Aliens Crossing Federal and Tribal Lands.
#03-553 Resolution – Approving Second Amendment to 401(k) Pension Plan
#03-554 Resolution – Accepting Funds in the Amount of $25,000 and establishing account and Approving Budget for Youth Transportation Grant
#03-555 Resolution – Cancel Council Special Session set for Dec. 11 &12, 2003 for Enrollment Rejection Hearings
#03-556 Legislative Order – Amend Council’s Agenda to include Title VI Nutritional Services Incentive Program Budget Oct. 01, 2003 thru Sept. 30, 2004
#03-557 Resolution – Approval of the Phoenix Indian School Trust Fund Fiscal Year 2004 Budget
#03-558 Resolution – FY ’04 Title VI Nutritional Services Incentive Program Budget Oct. 01, 2003 thru Sept. 30, 2004
Thursday, December 4, 2003

No Session

Friday December 5, 2003

#03-559 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda
#03-560 Resolution – Approval of FY 2004 Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program Proposal
#03-561 Resolution – Amending Resolution #03-560 to Include the Correct amount of $133,244.56
#03-562 Legislative Order – Adjournment of the December 2003 General Session
December 16, 2003 Special Session

#03-563 Legislative Order – Amending Council’s Agenda
#03-564 Resolution – Modifying the Gaming Revenue Distribution Formula authorized by Resolution No.94-098
#03-565 Legislative Order – Table the Re-establishing Guidelines for Expenditure of the District Allocation of Gaming Revenues authorized by Resolution No. 95-397 Until the February 2004 General Session
#03-566 Resolution – FAILED – Amending Resolution No. 03-564 to be Effective for the Entire Fiscal Year 2004
#03-567 Resolution – Approving the Tohono O’odham Nation Administrative Plan
#03-568 Resolution – Supporting the Application of Willard Manuel for Nomination to the Arizona State Boxing Commission
#03-569 Resolution – Acceptance of COPS-TRGP Equipment Grant Award from USDOJ in the Amount of $537,300 for TON Police Department and the Matching Contribution of 10% Identified Under 638 Contract under line item 750 Major Capital Equipment
#03-570 Resolution – Approving Tohono O’odham Utility Authority Sells Fiber Optic Cable Project Right of Way, Sells District, Tohono O’odham Nation
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