Author: Ed Nephler

In accordance with policy, the following Land and Reservation Committee phone poll shall be posted for 24 hours.

Reason for Phone Poll: Motion to assign parcel number #150, and recommend to Tribal Council for Odawa Economic Affairs Holding Corporation (OEAHC) to pursue land parcel #150, including the authority to negotiate and purchase the parcel, and all offers will be contingent on a satisfactory Environmental Impact assessment.
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Due to the continued COVID-19 case level in our area, Phase 2.5 (See Attached) and all the current safety precautions that have been put in place is now extended to Saturday, February 12th, 2022. 

Employees must follow Phase 2.5 and continue to follow the extra safety precautions that are stated below:
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The LTBB Department of Commerce (DOC) is now accepting applications from eligible businesses for COVID-related financial assistance.
DOC will be distributing a total of $1,600,000.00 in the form of grants to businesses to be used in responding to the negative economic impacts caused by COVID. Business entities that are eligible to apply include: LTBB-owned businesses, LTBB Tribal Citizen-owned businesses, and LTBB-registered nonprofits.
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Manido Giizis (Spirit Moon) is waning, and it is time to talk about the 13 Moons Challenges program for 2022.

The Community Health program has been working with the Gijigowi Anishinaabemowin Language Department and have a good plan for this new year. With each new moon, we will invite you to participate in a health and wellness challenge. If you choose not to participate, perhaps you can write your own challenge for that moon.

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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 Authorizing First Amendment to Loan Agreement from PNC Bank, National Association, and related Documents, Authorizing Tribal Appropriations for Payments of the Loan, Confirming Adoption of Law Governing the Arbitration of Disputes related to the Loan, Confirming Adoption of Law Regarding Security Interests and Addressing Related Matters.
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Aanii!

The new year rolls on and we continue to deal with the staggering affects that the COVID-19 crisis has on us all. In Community Health we are working on some new projects that we are very excited about. A newsletter for patients living with diabetes will be created monthly to provide guidance and support regarding different health concerns. The intention was to mail out newsletters to all tribal members living with diabetes. But, COVID had other plans and we are going forward this month with an emailed newsletter.

The Newsletter can be read here...

Prior to conducting a Tribal Council phone poll, the following shall be post for 24 hours in accordance with policy.
Motion to approve the Action item contained in Confidential Memo 011222-01 as provided by Legislative Leader Emily Proctor to Tribal Council.

Closed Session material, no attachment.
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The Executive Townhall zoom meeting for January is today Wednesday, January 12, 2022 beginning at 10am.

When: Wednesday, January 12, 2022 – 10am-Noon
Where: Zoom - https://ltbbodawa.zoom.us/j/87017579318?pwd=M3kxTkFSM0tFZENPZG51TXVMZk9BZz09
Topics: Elder Teaching, COVID-19 Update, & Housing Update
Agenda:

  • Opening remarks by Chair-Regina Gasco-Bentley
  • Tribal Teaching – Renee “Wasson” Dillard
  • COVID-19 Update: Dr. Animikwam & Dr. Samuels
  • Housing Update– Program Staff
Webinar ID: 870 1757 9318
Passcode: 002323
Dial by Phone: 1 (786) 635-1003
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