Author: Ed Nephler

Prior to conducting an Appropriations and Finance Committee phone poll, the following shall be posted for 24-hours in accordance with policy:

Reason for Phone Poll: A Special Appropriations and Finance Committee Meeting for the purpose of Supplemental Funding Request of $5K for Detention Costs and for appropriation of $1 million set aside for Murray Rd buildout. The date, time and location shall be Wednesday July 6, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. in council chambers and via zoom.

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Prior to conducting an Appropriations and Finance Committee phone poll, the following shall be posted for 24-hours in accordance with policy.

Reason for Phone Poll: Motion to recommend to Tribal Council to adopt Tribal Resolution Use of Third-Party Support Revenue in the Amount of $550,000 to Fund the Start-Up Expenses of a Medicaid-Only Clinic.
TR Use of 3rd Party Funds for MCAID Clinic

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Hard copies are posted at the LTBB Government Center Bulletin Board.

Mail Comments To:
Regional Director
BIA Midwest region
Norman Pointe II
5600 West American Blvd, Suite 500
Bloomington, MN 55437

*Please include your Name and Address with your comment.

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In accordance with policy, these phone polls shall be posted for 24-hours.

Reason for Phone Poll #1: Motion to approve CERTIFIED MOTION # 061622-01 Request for Funding from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Road Maintenance Program Funds FY 2022 – FY 2024.
Reason for Phone Poll #2: Motion to approve CERTIFIED MOTION # 061622-02 Request for Funding from the National Park Service, Historic Preservation Grants-in-Aid to Tribal Historic Preservation Offices FY 2022.
Reason for Phone Poll #3: Motion to approve CERTIFIED MOTION # 061622-03 Request for Funding from the Indian Health Service – Sanitation Program, FY 2022 Well & Septic Systems Contract Funding Request..

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Due to the decrease in cases in the area, we are going back to normal operations. Masks are not required indoors for staff and guests but are available if anyone would be more comfortable wearing one in the workplace. We will continue to follow our regular COVID-19 protocols for normal LTBB government operations. The Emergency Management Team “EMT” will meet bi-weekly and if there are any changes to protocols moving forward we will send an update to all staff as soon as possible.

Everyone please continue to do your part with the 2 W’s (Wash your hands & Watch your distance) whenever possible in the workplace.

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The new challenge this moon, one that you have seen before.  Are you ready to see how many plant foods you are consuming in a week?  The goal is 30 or more - not 30 servings just 30 different plants.  A few nuts, some oatmeal, an apple, a sprinkle of parsley on your noodles and you have five plant foods right there.  The hard part is that you only get to count each plant food one time in seven days, so tomorrow it is raisins, corn flakes, a banana, spinach salad and wheat bread for five more plant foods...

LTBB Community Health has another exciting announcement to make this week. We are going to be participating in the Michigan Indian Family Olympics this year!

The Community Health Department strives to promote health and wellness through fun, competitive, physical activities with other Michigan tribes! There are a variety of ways to get involved in this competition. Activities include: Archery, Long Jump, Jump Rope and Fitness Circuit, Softball Throw, 3 Point Basketball Shot, Running/Walking, and Lacrosse Speed Shot!

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