Regular Session: September 3rd, 2024

September 3rd, 2024, Agenda & Highlights:

1. Indian Health Service | Acting CEO, Mardell Nichols

2. Bureau of Indian Affairs | Aupt. Andre Werk

3. Senator Jon Tester Update* | Peter Matt / Alyssa LaTray

4. Budgets | Dominic Ortega

5. Minutes | Edina Redstar

6. Appt of Election Judges and Clerks | Edina Redstar

7. Voter’s Committee - Ashland & Birney | Edina Redstar

8. FY’25 LIHEAP Grant - Letha Whitewolf

9. Lifeline Mobile Purchase Agreement | Gina Littlewolf-Millegan

10. Mt. Pediatrics Professional Service Agreement | Gina Littlewolf-Millegan

11. NTIA Digital Equity Application | Norma Gourneau

12. Northwestern Energy’s Rate Case | Melissa Fisher

13. NCTHA Update* | Troy Killsontop / Rodney Trahan

14. NARF Election Protection Work* | Beth Baldwin

15. Law Enforcement Litigation | Beth Baldwin

*Informational

Resolutions:

Resolution No. DOI-155 (2024) | A Resolution of the Northern Cheyenne Tribal Council authorizing the modification and or adoption of certain budgets for the expenditure of available funds. Motion Carried. Passed, Adopted, and Approved September 3rd, 2024.

Resolution No. DOI-156 (2024) | A Resolution appointing election judges and clerks for the Northern Cheyenne Tribal elections of 2024. Motion Carried. Passed, Adopted, and Approved September 3rd, 2024.

Resolution No. DOI-157 (2024) | A Resolution appointing committee member for the Northern Cheyenne Tribal elections and rescinding resolution NO.DOI-181 (2022). Motion Carried. Passed, Adopted, and Approved September 3rd, 2024.

Resolution No. DOI-158 (2024) | A Resolution of the Northern Cheyenne Tribal Council approving the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance program for fiscal year 2025. Motion Carried. Passed, Adopted, and Approved September 3rd, 2024.

Resolution No. DOI-159 (2024) | A Resolution of the Northern Cheyenne Tribal Council supporting and approving a purchase with Lifeline Mobile for the purchase of two medical units. Motion Carried. Passed, Adopted, and Approved September 3rd, 2024.

Resolution No. DOI-160 (2024) | A Resolution of the Northern Cheyenne Tribal Council supporting and approving a professional services agreement with Montana Pediatrics. Motion Carried. Passed, Adopted, and Approved September 3rd, 2024.

Resolution No. DOI-161 (2024) | A Resolution of the Northern Cheyenne Tribal Council authorizing submission of an application for funding to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), U.S. Department of Commerce, for the Digital Equity Competitive grant program (DECGP). Motion Carried. Passed, Adopted, and Approved September 3rd, 2024.

Resolution No. DOI-162 (2024) | A Resolution of the Northern Cheyenne Tribal Council for approval of participation in Northwestern Energy’s Rate Case proceeding before the Montana Public Service Commision. Motion Carried. Passed, Adopted, and Approved September 3rd, 2024.

Resolution No. DOI-163 (2024) | A Resolution of the Northern Cheyenne Tribal Council approving an extension of a contact with RJS for proposal writing services. Motion Carried. Passed, Adopted, and Approved September 3rd, 2024.

Please reach out to Tribal Services Director Wallace Bearchum for copies of the Ordinances & Resolutions | 406-477-4841

Peter Matt & Alyssa LaTray, representatives for Jon Tester, introduce themselves to the Northern Cheyenne Tribal President, Vice President, and Tribal Council and listen to varies topics. Image credit: Chloe Ortega | Northern Cheyenne Tribal Council Public Information Officer & Web Designer

Meeting in Session. Image credit: Chloe Ortega | Northern Cheyenne Tribal Council Public Information Officer & Web Designer

Letha Whitewolf addressing the Northern Cheyenne Tribal President, Vice President, and Tribal Council. Image credit: Chloe Ortega | Northern Cheyenne Tribal Council Public Information Officer & Web Designer