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Board of Trustee Minutes

Date: December 19, 2022

BOT PRESENT: Kat Brigham, BOT Chair; Aaron Ashley, Vice-Chair; Sandra Sampson, Treasurer (via Zoom); Boots Pond, Member; Lisa Ganuelas, Member; Corinne Sams, Member and Lindsey Watchman, General Council Chairman. Sally Kosey, Secretary and Toby Patrick, Member on personal leave. Quorum present.

Old Business: None.

New Business: Proposed Resolutions: Next resolution number is 22-100 Topic: CTUIR Climate Adaptation Plan Adoption Department: Natural Resources RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby adopts the Confederated Tribes’ Climate Adaptation Plan, attached hereto as Exhibit 1; AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby directs the Executive Director to implement the Climate Adaptation Plan where appropriate in CTUIR Department and Program work plans, funding proposals, and progress reports, as well as coordinating its implementation with CTUIR entities including Wildhorse Resort and Casino, Wildhorse Foundation, Cayuse Holdings, Nixyaawii Community Financial Services, Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center, and future enterprises. MOTION: Boots Pond moves to adopt amended Resolution 22-100. Corinne Sams seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 6-0-0.

Resolution 22-101: Topic: Nancy Oden Luce Trust Transfer. RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees approves the transfer of the Nancy Oden Luce Trust (Luce Trust) from Bank of America, N.A. to the Blue Mountain Community Foundation, which shall serve as the new trustee of the Luce Trust, and authorizes the Chair to execute the Nonjudicial Agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit 1, or an agreement with substantially similar terms; AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees

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directs the Office of the Executive Director and appropriate staff to take such actions as are necessary to carry out the purpose of the Nonjudicial Agreement and effectuate the transfer of the Luce Trust to the Blue Mountain Community Foundation; MOTION: Boots Pond moves to adopt Resolution 22-101. Corinne Sams seconds. Discussion.

Question. Motion carries 6-0-0.

Resolution 22-102: Topic: Rangeland Management Plan RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees selects the Preferred Alternative C from the Rangeland Management Plan Environmental Assessment as developed jointly by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Confederated Tribes through the Interdisciplinary Team and hereby adopts the associated Rangeland Management Plan and directs appropriate staff to implement the Rangeland Management Plan, attached hereto as Exhibit 2; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that at least every 10 years, staff of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Confederated Tribes shall review the Rangeland Management Plan with the Board of Trustees to determine whether it remains consistent with the Confederated Tribes’ goals for rangeland management on the Umatilla Indian Reservation; AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees authorizes its Chair to sign the necessary documents for the Confederated Tribes and Bureau of Indian Affairs to adopt and implement the Rangeland Management Plan; MOTION: Boots Pond moves to adopt Resolution 22-102. Aaron Ashley seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 6-0-0. Resolution 22-103: Topic: CTUIR Climate Adaptation Plan. RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby adopts the Confederated Tribes’ Climate Adaptation Plan, attached hereto as Exhibit 1; AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby directs the Executive Director to implement the Climate Adaptation Plan where appropriate in CTUIR Department and Program work plans, funding proposals, and progress reports, as well as coordinating its implementation with CTUIR entities including Wildhorse Resort and Casino, Wildhorse Foundation, Cayuse Holdings, Nixyaawii Community Financial Services, Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center, and future enterprises. MOTION: Corinne Sams moves to adopt amended Resolution 22-103. Boots Pond seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 6-0-0.

Other Board Action Items: None.

BOT Travel or External Meeting Reports: None.

BOT Leave and Travel or Outside Meeting Requests:

Aaron Ashley, travel to ATNI from 1/23-26 at Portland.

Kat Brigham, travel to Olympia, WA on ¼-5 for Bill Frank Jr. National Statutory event. Kat Brigham, travel to Phoenix, AZ from 1/12-14 for two tribal consultations.

Lisa Ganuelas, travel to ATNI from 1/22-26 for ATNI at Portland. Lisa Ganuelas, polled PL on 12/13 from 10 am to 4 pm. Lisa Ganuelas, polled PL 12/15 from 1 to 4 pm

Sandra Sampson, travel to Phoenix, AZ 1/1-14 for tribal consultation. MOTION: Corinne Sams moves to approve leave requests. Sandra Sampson seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 6-0-0.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Land Protection Planning Commission (LPPC) of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation will hold the following public hearings:

Conditional Use File #CU-23-001 – Applicant, CTUIR Department of Natural Resources – Range, Agricultural and Forestry Program seeks approval from the Land Protection Planning Commission to complete a timber harvest on multiple lots owned by the CTUIR in fee and trust. The subject properties are identified as tax lots 110, 133, 140, 4660, 4670, 4690, 4800, 4900, 5000, 6300, 6400, 6500, 6600, 6800, 6900, and 7000 within Umatilla County Tax Map 2N35 in sections 20, 21, 22, 30, 31, and 32 along with trust lots 513, 514, 547, 548, 550, 694, 764, 765, 766, 767, 768, 808, 890, 892, 893, 896, 898, 912, 916, 956, 1021, 1178, 1191, 1278, 1043-A, 1057-A, 766-A, T1017, T1018, T1125, T2110, T2111, T2121, T546, T844-C, T844-D, and T897. All tax lots are within the external boundaries of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. The proposed harvest would be a commercial thinning and timber harvest within the taxlots to reduce fire danger and improve forest health. The subject properties are zoned G-1, Big Game Grazing, where a timber harvest to remove more than 5,000 board foot gross is listed as a Conditional Use. Conditional Use approvals are subject to the CTUIR Land Development Code Chapters 6 and 13.

The hearing will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 beginning at 9:00 a.m. Individuals may attend the meeting in the Walúula and Wanaqit conference rooms at the Nixyáawii Governance Center, virtually, or by phone. Information on joining the meeting online is available at https://ctuir.org/events/lppc-public-hearing-cu-23-001/. Participation in the hearing will also be available by phone at 321-754-9526 starting at 9:00 a.m. on the day of the hearing. The meeting ID will be 946 606 106#. Staff reports and other materials pertaining to the hearing are available for review at the link above, or can be requested from the Tribal Planning Office by calling 541-276-3099.

The public is entitled and encouraged to participate in the hearing and submit testimony regarding the request. Written comments may be sent to tpo@ ctuir.org or to the Tribal Planning Office at 46411 Timíne Way Pendleton, OR 97801 for receipt by 4:00 p.m. February 27, 2023.

TRIBAL MEMBERS: This notification formally announces that applications are now being accepted from tribal members who wish to serve on the Commissions/Committees listed below Appointed members will receive a $125.00 stipend per meeting effective January 1, 2022, once the minutes have been approved on CTUIR paydays. Will advertise for the following:

1 position for Cultural Resources Committee, to fill a 2 year term, meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 1:00PM.

• 1 position for Education & Training Committee, to fill a 2 year term, meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 1:30PM.

• 5 positions for Election Commission, to fill 3 year staggered terms, meets 2nd and 4th Thursdays 2:30-4PM.

• 1 position for Farm Committee, to fill a 3 year term, meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 4:30PM.

• 1 position for Health Commission to fill a 3 year staggered term, meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 3:30PM.

• 1 position for Land Acquisition Committee, to fill a 2 year term, meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 9:00AM.

Public Notices

• 1 position for Law & Order Committee to fill a 2 year term, meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 2:00PM.

• 1 position, Alt. Member for Land Protection Planning Commission, 3 year term, meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 9:00 AM.

• 2 positions for Science & Technology Committee, to fill a term ending April 1, 2023, meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 2:00PM.

• 1 position for Tiicham Conservation District, to fill a 2 year term, meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1-2:30PM at NGC.

All applications will be due Tuesday, January 24th, 2023 by 4:00 PM. A BOT work session is scheduled for Friday, January 27, 2023 at 8:30 AM to review applications. Appointments will be made on Monday, January 30, 2023.

Applications are available at the Nixyáawii Governance Center or online at www.ctuir.org/government/ committees- commissions Completed applications should be submitted to the Nixyáawii Governance switchboard desk. For more information, call Cami Lewis 541-429-7377. If you have any questions, please contact Sally Kosey, BOT Secretary 541429-7372. Should you notice any errors or changes, please let us know so we can make corrections.

PUBLIC NOTICE: CTUIR would like to recognize the importance of deer and elk populations during the winter/spring months as well as the importance of maintaining digging/gathering areas around the reservation. Natural surface roads and trails are great for access to gatherers and hunters, but our resources need a break from human pressure. Deer and elk are especially vulnerable to human disturbance during the winter and early spring because of the animals’ high caloric needs and the limited forage available during this time.

To protect deer and elk from disturbance, and to protect native surface roads from damage, all roads listed will be closed to motor vehicle use from February 1st through April 30th 2023. From 2024 onward, the seasonal road closure will be from January 1st through April 30th.

Non-motorized access is still permitted on all roads, and gatherers are still permitted to use motor vehicles on the roads when needed.

Signs will be placed at seasonally closed roads in February for 2023.

RESERVATION SEASONAL ROADS:

• Iskuulpa

• Light Ridge

• Telephone Ridge Road

• Little Beaver Creek Rd

• Tower Ridge

• All roads off Indian Lake Road

• Kanine Ridge Road at gate

• Hansel/Bell Road

• Burke/Pipeline Rd at gate

• Indian Grade

• Doe Canyon/Moonshine Ck Roads

• Ryan Grade

• Radio Tower Roads on top of Cabbage

• SAS Road/Mission Ridge Road

Fisher Road- underpass to Tias Road

Gibbon Ridge Road

Dry Canyon Road

Kash Kash Road (Deadmans Area)

Showaway Trail Road to Stumbough Ridge

Table Rock Roads (Shumac/RedHawk/Coyote Creek)

• Buckaroo/Stage Gulch/Red Elk (Telephone Ridge Access)

2023 WINTER SEASON TRIBAL FISHERY ANNOUNCEMENT

Tuesday January 24, 2023

The Four Columbia River Tribes set the following fishery plan and the Columbia River Compact concurred:

COMMERCIAL GILLNET FISHERY

Area: The Dalles Pool only

Dates/Times: 6:00 AM Saturday February 4 through 6:00 PM Monday February 6

Area: The John Day Pool only

Dates/Times: 6:00 AM Wednesday February 1 through 6:00 PM Monday February 13

Gear: Gillnets with no mesh size restriction.

Allowable Sales: Sturgeon from 43 to 54 inches fork length, salmon (any species), steelhead, walleye, bass, carp, catfish, shad, and yellow perch may be sold or kept for subsistence purposes. Fish landed during the open periods are allowed to be sold after the period concludes.

Sanctuaries: River mouth and dam closed areas applicable to gillnet gear are in effect.

Additional commercial gillnet fishing time in these pools is possible depending on the catch in these openings. A fishery in Bonneville Pool will be sched-

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023 uled at a later date.

2023 Commercial Sturgeon Harvest Guidelines: Bonneville = 675, The Dalles = 560, John Day = 210

Zone 6 Platform and Hook and Line Fishery

Area: All of Zone 6

Dates/Times: 6:00 AM Wednesday February 1 through 6:00 PM Saturday March 18

Gear: Hoop nets, dip bag nets, dip nets, hook and line.

Allowable Sales: Salmon (any species), steelhead, shad, carp, catfish, walleye, bass, and yellow perch may be sold or retained for subsistence. Sturgeon from 43 – 54” fork length in the John Day and The Dalles pools and from 38 – 54” in the Bonneville Pool may be retained for subsistence. Sturgeon within the legal-size limits and caught in the platform and hook and line fishery may be sold only if caught during open commercial gillnet periods for that pool. Sales of fish are allowed after the fishing period as long as they were landed during the open commercial period.

Sanctuaries: Standard river mouth and dam closed areas applicable to platform and hook and line gear are in effect.