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Native American Legislative Liaison Committee

MINUTES OF THE

NATIVE AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE LIAISON COMMITTEE

Friday, June 26, 1998 - 10:30 a.m. - Ibapah Reservation, Ibapah, Utah


Members Present:
    Sen. Alarik Myrin, Cochair
    Rep. M. Keele Johnson, Cochair
    Sen. R. Mont Evans
    Sen. Millie M. Peterson
    Sen. Pete Suazo
    Rep. Eli H. Anderson
    Rep. Judy Ann Buffmire
    Rep. James R. Gowans
    

Members Excused:
    Rep. Beverly A. Evans
    Rep. Jordan Tanner
    Rep. John L. Valentine
Staff Present:
    John Q. Cannon
        Research Analyst
    Vanessa Thompson
        Committee Secretary

Note:    A list of others present and a copy of materials distributed in the meeting are on file in the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel.


1.    Call to Order - Chair Myrin called the meeting to order at approximately 10:40 a.m.

2.    Committee Business - Chair Myrin introduced himself as did the other committee members, including a brief history of their involvement with the Native American Legislative Liaison Committee. Goshute leaders and program managers also introduced themselves.

3.     Discussion of Ibapah - Ken Williams, Tribal Administrator, welcomed the committee
and provided background on the tribe and the Goshute Business Council. Goshute program leaders provided overviews in their areas of expertise, including:     
Antonio Williams, Social Services
Georgie Anne Oppenhein, Day Care
Olivia Edmo, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling
Milton Hooper, EPA Director
Genevieve Fields, Tribal Secretary
Debra Henroid, Elders Program
Mary Pete, Tribal Court Clerk
Melissa Tom, Child Welfare
Daniel Tsinnie is a Medical Assistance Transporter
Other issues included law enforcement (cross-deputization), roads, community, health and education.

4.     Adjourn - The meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m.

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