Greeting Relatives/Frens/Humans, the Navajo Nation Council Resources & Development Committee is having Two Days of Leadership Meetings to TALK, & TALK about Alternative Form of Governance & Western Local Governance Act Certified Chapters in the Plush Surroundings of the Navajo Nation Greetings RelaTwin Arrows Resort & Casino, while our Elders, Children, Families FACE what the National Weather Services is Calling a FRIGID WINTER STORM.
The RDC will be at Twin Arrows today, Feb. 22, and tomorrow, Feb. 23 BUT the only way to attend is In Person or by Phone. This morning, Navajo govt officials had to tell RDC chairman Rickie Nez that they couldn’t hear the meeting. I agree. I called in & listened to silence.
The RDC will be returning to Twin Arrows Resort & Casino Feb. 28, 9 am, for another In Person & Teleconference Call In meeting to TALK, TALK with the Navajo Nation Division of Natural Resources, Navajo Nation Department of Agriculture, Navajo Nation Land Department, Navajo Nation Department of Fish & Wildlife, District Grazing Committee, Navajo Hopi Land Commission, and Bureau of Indian Affairs to TALK, TALK about the LIMTED TEN SHEEP UNIT of the NAVAJO PARTITIONED LANDS (“NPL”) area.
And before today’s meeting, the RDC was at TWIN ARROWS RESORT & CASINTO to TALK, TALK with Navajo Housing Authority Board of Commissioners and Chief Executive Officer Maureen G. Curley
Saturday, Feb 19, 2022, at 9 a.m. to TALK, TALK about NHA goals and objective and preventing funds from being reverted to the federal government. In addition, to discuss Legislation #0015-22.
RDC was also at TWIN ARROWS RESORT & CASINO at the Start of February. RDC met Feb. 7 at TWIN ARROWS RESORT & CASINO to continue the TALK, TALK on the One Stop Shop with Navajo Nation Division of Natural Resources (“DNR”) and their departments and Navajo Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) for the One Stop Shop as it relates to the American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”) Funds to assist the Navajo People in accordance to the October 14, 2021 ARPA update meeting and November 30, 2021 work session. Included in the work session is the Navajo Nation Division of Community Development, Navajo Nation Division of Economic Development, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and Bureau of Land Management.
And on Feb. 4, the NAABIK’ÍYÁTI’ TÓ NIŁTÓLÍ TASK FORCE OF THE 24TH NAVAJO NATION COUNCIL held a REGULAR MEETING VIA TELECOMMUNICATION at Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort, Leupp, Navajo Nation (AZ), regarding the Canyon National Recreation Area. Members of the RDC are on the To’Nilto’li Task Force.
And as RDC was meeting at TWIN ARROWS RESORT & CASINO on Feb. 19, the Navajo Council Gaming Subcommttee was also meeting at TWIN ARROWS RESORT & CASINO.
RDC the To’nilto’li Task Force, Gaming Subcommittee MUST issue a WRITTEN REPORT on the COST of their MEETINGS at TWIN ARROWS for FEBRUARY because Resources & Development Committee, their staff, Nez&Lizer staff DID NOT USE THEIR PERSONAL FUNDS to pay for their lodging, meals, mileage, salary to TRAVEL to TWIN ARROWS RESORT & CASINO to TALK, TALK…
The RDC, the To’nilto’li Task Force, Gaming Subcommittee, Legislative Staff, Nez&Lizer Division Directors & staff USED Navajo Nation PUBLIC FUNDS, the Dine’ People’s Money, to pay TWIN ARROWS RESORT & CASINO. HOW MUCH DID WE, THE DINE’ SPEND on the RDC & Nez&Lizer directors to TALK, TALK at TWIN ARROWS RESORT & CASINO????!!!!
May Peace Prevail on Mother Earth!
It is now 10:59 am, 2.22.22, and the Navajo Council Resources & Development Committee is FINALLY Hearing from the Western Agency Local Governance Act Certified Chapters about how the Nez&Lizer Division of Community Development Director Pearl Yellowman & staff are Clueless about what is LGS. A western agency LGA chapter official informed the RDC that he’s been waiting FOUR Years for Sihasina Funds for chapter infrastructure. Another western agency chapter official became very emotional as he informed the RDC about how communty members are in dire need of Homes, Electricity, Water, Emergency Winter Assistance and Burail Assistance. As the chapter official talked briefly about the deaths of community members due to COVID, he became very emotional and his voice wavered…Other western agency chapter officials said “Window Rock” needs to UNDERSTAND what LOCAL GOVERNMENT means and then “Window Rock” will FINALLY bring LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE to LOCAL GOVERNMENTS instead of Ignoring Them.
It is now 11:10 am, 2.22.22, and RDC chairman RICKIE NEZ stops the Western Agency Chapter Officials from TALKING because He feels that the Western Agency Chapter Officials need to be More Respectful as they COMMUNICATE their FRUSTRATION with “Window Rock.” (FYI – I was Wondering How Long Would Take for RICKIE NEZ to INTERRUPT the local government elected official & Complain about how the officials are TALKING. I have been Listening & the Local Govt Officials have been Respectful as they INFORM the RDC how FRUSTRATED they are with nez&lizer Community Development director Pearl Yellowman & staff.
RICKIE NEZ needs to get over his EGO that because he’s a Navajo Council Delegate that he has the RIGHT to DIRECT LOCAL GOVT OFFICIALS on hw to TALK to the Resources & Development Committee. ALL ELECTED OFFICIALS ARE EQUAL. ALL ELECTED OFFICIALS ARE PUBLIC SERVANTS OF WE, THE DINE’. I’m a Dine’ and I support the VOCIES of LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTED OFFICIALS telling Resources & Development Commtitee What is Happeing at the LOCAL LEVEL. Local Govt Officials have Projects that just need Funding and the Projects that they have are for the COMMUNTIY, such as Housing, Public Safety, Communty Cemetary, Active School Program, Senior Centers, Emergency Assistance.
RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Leadership Meeting with Alternative Form of Governance and Western LGA Certified Chapters, Tuesday, Feb 22, 2022, 9 a.m., AGENDA
PRESIDING: Rickie Nez, Chairperson, Thomas Walker, Jr., Vice-Chairperson
LOCATION: Twin Arrows Casino Resort, 22181 Resort Blvd., Flagstaff, Arizona 86004, via Telecommunication: Call-In Number: 1-669-900-6833, Meeting ID: 732-628-2566, Passcode: 86515
- Welcome; Roll Call; Invocation; and Introduction
[] Rickie Nez (C) [] Thomas Walker, Jr, (VC) [] Kee Allen Begay, Jr. [] Herman M. Daniels, Jr. [] Mark A. Freeland [] Wilson C. Stewart, Jr. - Purpose of the Leadership Meeting: The Resources and Development Committee has scheduled a leadership meeting with Alternative Form of Governance (“AFOG”) and Western LGA Certified Chapters, and the Division of Community Development and Office of Navajo Government Development to discuss the Local Governance Act (Title 26) Amendments and Exercising Local Governances.
- Presentation/Discussions:
a. Presentation on the Four Models of the Local Governance Act (Title 26) Amendments and the Current Structure of AFOG. Presenters: Rodgerick Begay, Assistant Attorney General, Chapter Unit, Navajo Department of Justice and Sonlatsa JimMartin, Department Manager, Administrative Service Centers, Division of Community Development
b. Presentation on Alternative Form of Governance: History and Intentions. Presenter:
DeWayne Crank, Policy Analyst, Office of Government Development
c. Presentation on the Exercising Local Governances, the Local Sales Tax Ordinance Project. Presenter: Dr. Rosanna Jumbo-Fitch, President, Chinle Chapter Government
d. Discussion on Chapter Projects and Creating Additional Sources of Funding. - Questions/Recommendations/Follow-Up
- Conclusion of Meeting and Adjournment
RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Leadership Meeting with Central LGA Certified Chapters, Wednesday, Feb 23, 2022, 9 a.m.
AGENDA, PRESIDING: Rickie Nez, Chairperson, Thomas Walker, Jr., Vice-Chairperson
LOCATION: Twin Arrows Casino Resort, 22181 Resort Blvd., Flagstaff, Arizona 86004, via Telecommunication: Call-In Number: 1-669-900-6833, Meeting ID: 732-628-2566, Passcode: 86515
- Welcome; Roll Call; Invocation; and Introduction
[] Rickie Nez (C) [] Thomas Walker, Jr, (VC) [] Kee Allen Begay, Jr. [] Herman M. Daniels, Jr. [] Mark A. Freeland [] Wilson C. Stewart, Jr. - Purpose of the Leadership Meeting: The Resources and Development Committee has scheduled a leadership meeting with Alternative Form of Governance (“AFOG”) and Western LGA Certified Chapters, and the Division of Community Development and Office of Navajo Government Development to discuss the Local Governance Act (Title 26) Amendments and Exercising Local Governances.
- Presentation/Discussions:
a. Presentation on the Four Models of the Local Governance Act (Title 26) Amendments and the Current Structure of AFOG. Presenters: Rodgerick Begay, Assistant Attorney General, Chapter Unit, Navajo Department of Justice and Sonlatsa JimMartin, Department Manager, Administrative Service Centers, Division of Community Development
b. Presentation on Alternative Form of Governance: History and Intentions. Presenter: DeWayne Crank, Policy Analyst, Office of Government Development
c. Presentation on the Exercising Local Governances, the Local Sales Tax Ordinance Project. Presenter: Dr. Rosanna Jumbo-Fitch, President, Chinle Chapter Government
d. Discussion on Chapter Projects and Creating Additional Sources of Funding. - Questions/Recommendations/Follow-Up
- Conclusion of Meeting and Adjournment
RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Work Session with the Division of Natural Resources, Department of Agriculture, Navajo Nation Land Department, Department of Fish & Wildlife, District Grazing Committee, Navajo Hopi Land Commission, and Bureau of Indian Affairs, Monday, Feb 28, 2022, 9 a.m.
AGENDA, PRESIDING: Rickie Nez, Chairperson, Thomas Walker, Jr., Vice-Chairperson
LOCATION: Twin Arrows Casino Resort, 22181 Resort Blvd., Flagstaff, Arizona 86004, via Telecommunication: Call-In Number: 1-669-900-6833, Meeting ID: 732-628-2566, Passcode: 86515
*** This is an In-Person Work Session. Due to Social Distance Requirement, Public Access will be Limited to Telephonic Participation.
- Welcome; Roll Call; Invocation; and Introduction
[] Rickie Nez (C) [] Thomas Walker, Jr, (VC) [] Kee Allen Begay, Jr. [] Herman M. Daniels, Jr. [] Mark A. Freeland [] Wilson C. Stewart, Jr. - Purpose of the Work Session: The Resources and Development Committee has scheduled a work session with the Division of Natural Resources, Department of Agriculture, Navajo Nation Land Department, Department of Fish & Wildlife, District Grazing Committee, Navajo Hopi Land Commission, and Bureau of Indian Affairs to discuss the limited ten (10) sheep unit in the Navajo Partitioned Lands (“NPL”) area.
- Presentation/Discussions:
a. Discussion on the Bureau of Indian Affairs Navajo Regional Office on the Integrated Management Plan Environmental Assessment for NPL Grazing Permits and the Justification for the limited ten (10) Sheep Units for NPL.
b. Discussion on the Division of Natural Resources, Department of Agriculture 638-Grazing Permits for NPL and Possibility of Sheep Limit Increase.
c. Discussion on the Department of Fish & Wildlife Drought Study for the Navajo Nation and if Sheep Unit Limit Increase is Possible.
d. Presentation and Discussion on the Legalities of Increasing the Sheep Unit Limit within NPL. Presenter: Irvin Chee, Principal Tribal Court Advocate, Navajo Department of Justice Natural Resources Unit - Questions/Recommendations/Follow-Up
- Conclusion of Meeting and Adjournment
RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Leadership Meeting with Navajo Housing Authority Board of Commissioners and Chief Executive Officer Maureen G. Curley
Saturday, Feb 19, 2022, 9 a.m.
AGENDA, PRESIDING: Rickie Nez, Chairperson, Thomas Walker, Jr., Vice-Chairperson
LOCATION: Twin Arrows Casino Resort, 22181 Resort Blvd., Flagstaff, Arizona 86004
- Welcome; Roll Call; Invocation; and Introduction
[] Rickie Nez (C) [] Thomas Walker, Jr, (VC) [] Kee Allen Begay, Jr. [] Herman M. Daniels, Jr. [] Mark A. Freeland [] Wilson C. Stewart, Jr. - Purpose of the Leadership Meeting: The Resources and Development Committee has requested a leadership meeting with Navajo Housing Authority (“NHA”) Board of Commissioners and Chief Executive Officer to discuss their goals and objective and preventing funds from being reverted to the federal government. In addition, to discuss Legislation #0015-22.
- Presentation/Discussions:
a. Presentation by the Navajo Housing Authority Board of Commissioners and Chief Executive Officer on their goals and objective and plan on preventing funds from being reverted to the federal government. Presenters: Maureen G. Curley, Chief Executive Officer, and Board of Commissioners, Navajo Housing Authority
b. Discussion on Legislation #0015-22 and the Three-Year Grant NHA received from the American Rescue Plan Act (FY 2021). The NHA Development and Construction Services Division has proposed to utilize the grant for new housing construction of public rental and homeownership units, improvement and upgrades of existing and new infrastructure and facilities’ ventilation and interior improvements, which are essential to respond and prevent the spread of COVID-19. - Questions/Recommendations/Follow-Up
- Conclusion of Meeting and Adjournment
RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Work Session with Division of Natural Resources, Division of Community Development, Division of Economic Development, Navajo Environmental Protection Agency, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and Bureau of Land Management, Monday, Feb 7, 2022, 9 a.m.
AGENDA, PRESIDING: Rickie Nez, Chairperson, Thomas Walker, Jr., Vice-Chairperson
LOCATION: Twin Arrows Casino Resort, 22181 Resort Blvd., Flagstaff, Arizona 86004, via Telecommunications: Call-In Number: 1-669-900-6833, Zoom Meeting ID: 732-628-2566, Passcode: 86515
*** This is an In-Person and Teleconference (Zoom) Work Session. Due to Social Distance Requirement, Public Access will be Limited to Telephonic Participation.
- Welcome; Roll Call; Invocation; and Introduction
- Purpose of the Work Session: The Resources and Development Committee (“RDC”) will be continuing the work session on the One Stop Shop with Division of Natural Resources (“DNR”) and their departments and Navajo Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) for the One Stop Shop as it relates to the American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”) Funds to assist the Navajo People in accordance to the October 14, 2021 ARPA update meeting and November 30, 2021 work session. Included in the work session is the Division of Community Development, Division of Economic Development, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and Bureau of Land Management.
- Presentation/Discussions:
a. Overview of the 164 Review Proposed Changes Discussed on Rights-of-Way (ROW) and Tribal Access Authorization (TAA) for the Navajo Nation. Presenters: Steven T. Chischilly, General Land Development Department, and Mike Halona, Navajo Nation Land Department
b. Discussion on the Grazing Permittees Consent with Navajo Nation Department of Agriculture.
c. Navajo Nation Department of Justice and Office of Legislative Counsel Proposed Changes Discussion. Presenters: Veronica Blackhat, Department of Justice, and Mariana Kahn, Office of Legislative Counsel
d. RDC and Navajo Nation Office of the President & Vice-President Approval Proposed Changes Discussion.
e. Update on the ARPA Office for the One Stop Shop. Presenter: Tom Platero, Interim Executive Director, Navajo Nation Fiscal Recovery Fund Office
f. Discussion on Proposed Changes to be Done Administratively or through Legislation. - Questions/Recommendations/Follow-Up
- Conclusion of Meeting and Adjournment
AGENDA SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The public is advised that the Navajo Nation Council Agenda and the Agendas of the Standing Committees are not final until adopted by a majority vote of the Navajo Nation Council or the Standing Committee at a Navajo Nation Council or a Standing Committee meeting pursuant to 2 N.N.C. §§ 163 and 183, Navajo Nation Council Rule of Order No. 7, and Standing Committee Rule of Order No. 8.
NAABIK’ÍYÁTI’ TÓ NIŁTÓLÍ TASK FORCE OF THE 24TH NAVAJO NATION COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING VIA TELECOMMUNICATION
Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort, Leupp, Navajo Nation (AZ)
Feb 04, 2022 – 10 AM, APPROVED AGENDA
Call-in Number: (669) 900-6833, Meeting ID: 590 908 7966, Passcode: 86515
Presiding: Honorable Paul Begay, Jr., Chairman, Honorable Leonard Tsosie, Vice-Chairman
TÓ NIŁTÓLÍ TASK FORCE EXECUTIVE BRANCH ADVISORS ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Paul Begay, Jr. (C) Dept. of Justice Chuck Howe, Non-voting Member Herman M. Daniels, Jr., Member Div. of Natural Resources Floyd Stevens, Non-voting Member Otto Tso, Member Div. of Econ. Development Hank Stevens, Non-voting Member Thomas Walker, Jr., Member NN Washington Office (C) Chair & (VC) Vice-Chair Leonard Tsosie (VC) Other:
- CALL MEETING TO ORDER; ROLL CALL; INVOCATION
- RECOGNIZE GUESTS AND VISITING OFFICIALS (2 Minute Limit)
- REVIEW AND ADOPT THE AGENDA:
(m) Hon. Paul Begay, Jr. (s) Hon. Herman M. Daniels, Jr. (v) 02-00 (vcnv) - REVIEW AND ADOPT THE JOURNALS: December 03, 2021; Former Quadrilateral Agreement Task Force January 23, 2021, February 20, 2021, March 05, 2021 and April 27, 2021.
(m) (s) (v) - RECEIVE REPORTS:
A. Update Report from the Advisory Committee:
i. United States Bureau of Reclamation – Glen Canyon Adaptive Management Program newly appointed Native American Tribal Liaison, Jamesita Peshlakai.
ii. Summary received from the Navajo Nation Environmental Protection Agency – Water Quality Program regarding studies within Lake Powell and surrounding areas.
iii. Navajo Nation Heritage & Historic Preservation Department – Consultation with Superintendent William Shott, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
iv. Research Question Document submitted by Erik Stanfield, Anthropologist, NNHHPD.
(m) (s) (v)
B. Receive information regarding the Utah Navajo Trust Fund by Tony Dayish, UNTF Administrator. Further discussion on how Parcel B and McCracken Mesa are impacted.
(m) (s) (v) - OLD BUSINESS: NONE
- NEW BUSINESS:
A. Identify discussion topics prior to requesting a meeting with the United States Department
of Interior.
(m) (s) (v)
B. Request a Leadership meeting with the Office of the Speaker, Office of the President and Vice-President, Division Directors and Navajo Nation Parks & Recreation Department regarding the issues and concerns of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area on Friday,
Feb 25, 2022 at 1 pm.
(m) (s) (v)
C. Schedule the next Regular meeting in Antelope Point, AZ on March 04, 2022 at 10:00 am and include the local chapters’ leadership to receive their recommendations.
(m) (s) (v)
D. Amend established Regular monthly meeting date to possible Bi-monthly meetings beginning March 2022.
(m) (s) (v) - CLOSE OF MEETING; ANNOUNCEMENTS; ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The public is advised that the Navajo Nation Council Agenda and the Agendas of the Standing Committees are not final until adopted by a majority vote of the Navajo Nation Council or the Standing Committee at a Navajo Nation Council or a Standing Committee meeting pursuant to 2 N.N.C. §§ 163 and 183, Navajo Nation Council Rule of Order No. 7, and Standing Committee Rule of Order No. 8.
PROPOSED AGENDA OF THE NAABIK’IYATI’ GAMING SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE NAABIK’IYATI’ COMMITTEE 24TH NAVAJO NATION COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING – In-Person and via Teleconference. *Due to Social Distance Requirement, Public Access will be Limit to Telephonic Participation
Saturday, Feb 19, 2022. 9 A.M (NN/AZ Time), PRESIDING: Honorable Eugenia Charles-Newton, Chairperson, Honorable Jimmy Yellowhair, Vice Chairperson
LOCATION: Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort, Twin Arrows, Navajo Nation (AZ), Via Telecommunication: Call in Number: 1 (669) 900-6833
Meeting ID: 889 2289 6804, Passcode: 86515
[ ] Honorable Elmer P. Begay [ ] Honorable Jamie Henio
[ ] Honorable Paul Begay [ ] Honorable Otto Tso
[ ] Honorable Eugenia Charles-Newton [ ] Honorable Thomas Walker Jr.
[ ] Honorable Pernell Halona [ ] Honorable Jimmy Yellowhair
- Call Meeting to Order; Roll Call; Invocation
- Recognize Guests and Visiting Officials
- Review and Adopt Agenda:
(M) (S) (V)
Vote Tally: EB ( ) PB ( ) ECN ( ) PH ( ) JH ( ) OT ( ) TW ( ) JY ( ) - Review and Adopt the Journal(s): None
- Receiving Reports:
a. Update Report on the Yavapai Prescott Litigation and Proposed Amendments to the 2021 Arizona Gaming Compact. Report presented by Katherine Belzowski, NN Department of Justice (Executive Session Required)
(M) (S) (V)
Vote Tally: EB ( ) PB ( ) ECN ( ) PH ( ) JH ( ) OT ( ) TW ( ) JY ( ) - Old Business: None
- New Business:
a. Approving Amendments to the 2021 Arizona Gaming Compact through resolution NAGSF-01-22, To Be Titled “AN ACTION RELATING TO THE NAAABIK’ÍYÁTI GAMING SUBCOMMITTEE; APPROVING AND RECOMMENDING TO THE NAAABIK’ÍYÁTI’ COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS TO THE 2021 ARIZONA GAMING COMPACT”
(M) (S) (V)
Vote Tally: EB ( ) PB ( ) ECN ( ) PH ( ) JH ( ) OT ( ) TW ( ) JY ( ) - Close of Meeting, Announcement, and Adjournment
(M) (S) (V)
Vote Tally: EB ( ) PB ( ) ECN ( ) PH ( ) JH ( ) OT ( ) TW ( ) JY ( )
Next Meeting Date:
THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The public is advised that the Navajo Nation Council Agenda and the Agendas of the Standing Committees, subcommittees and task forces are not final and adopted by a majority vote of the Navajo Nation Council or the Standing Committees, subcommittees or task forces at meeting pursuant to 2 N.N.C. §§163 and 183, Navajo Nation Council Rule of Order No. 7, and Standing Committee Rule of Order No. 8.
