GENERAL COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 7, :00 PM

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1 6:00 PM The 16th General Council meeting of the 55th Elected Council of the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory was held on the above noted date held in the Council Chambers of the Administration Building, Ohsweken, Ontario, with Chief William Montour presiding as Chair. THOSE PRESENT: Chief William Montour Roger Jonathan Robert Johnson Ross Johnson David Hill Carl Hill Melba Thomas George Montour Ava Hill Helen Miller Wray Maracle Mark Hill Lewis Staats ABSENT: NONE DELEGATIONS Turtle Island Trade and Commerce Group Six Nations Community Trust Members IN ATTENDANCE: Dayle Bomberry, Senior Administrative Officer Karen Best, Communications Officer MEDIA: Turtle Island News, Stephanie Dearing Teka, David Sharpe RECORDER: Carol Martin, Council Secretary Meeting Called to Order at 6:00p.m. (1) CHANGES/ADDITIONS AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA GC#276/06/07/2011 Moved by Dave Hill and seconded by Carl Hill that Six Nations Council adopt the June 7, 2011 General Council agenda with noted additions. 1. Carl Hill Administration Picnic Tables 2. Dayle Bomberry Water Treatment Plant 3. Chief Montour Travel Resolutions needed, Solidarity Day/SN Schools ALL IN FAVOUR CARRIED

2 PAGE 2 (2) CONFLICTS None Declared (3) DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS Presentation Six Nations Council presented Councilor Robert Johnson a Plaque of Recognition recognizing his 30 years of service at the Gane yohs Health Centre. Mr. Johnson retired in May of this year. Delegation Turtle Island Trade and Commerce Audrey Hill, Terri-lynn Brant and Mick Martin in attendance to verify that questions provided by the group were received by Six Nations Council and asked if any clarification was required. Council informed the group that the questions were received and answers are being worked on and will be provided as soon as all information and comments are gathered. GC#277/06/07/2011 Moved by Helen Miller and seconded by Wray Maracle that Six Nations Council acknowledge and accept written questions submitted by the Turtle Island Trade and Commerce Group. Delegation Six Nations Community Development Trust Tammy Martin, Rosemary Smith, Barbara Harris and Melanie Bomberry in attendance regarding the need for a Memorandum of Understanding for funds to be released. DOF said at last meeting that MOU is not a requirement that it is requested by SNC. Some Councilors want to see changes made to the Trust Criteria before money is released. GC#278/06/07/2011 Moved by Carl Hill and seconded by George Montour that Six Nations Council rescind resolution that directs that an Memorandum of Understanding must be in place to release funds to the Six Nations Community Development Trust Fund and that the 25% of the Rama Allocation as per November 2010 resolution be released immediately. 7 IN FAVOR 3 OPPOSED GC#279/06/07/2011 Moved by Carl Hill and seconded by George Montour that Six Nations Council waive second reading on resolution GC#278/06/07/ IN FAVOR 3 OPPOSED (4) ADOPTION OF THE GENERAL COUNCIL MINUTES OF MAY 24, 2011 BUSINESS FROM MINUTES Chief Montour suggests that Six Nations Council recognize Dr. Amy Monture. It is suggested that Council should recognize all high level graduates.

3 PAGE 3 Youth Group Protest GC#280/06/07/2011 Moved by Robert Johnson and seconded by Dave Hill that Six Nations Council have a Special Council meeting in the afternoon of June 20, 2011 to discuss current youth activities, a youth centre and an action plan. Community Meeting to be held the evening. GC#281/06/07/2011 Moved by Dave Hill and seconded by George Montour that Six Nations Council accept the General Council minutes of May 24, 2011 with spelling corrections. (5) MAY 18, 2011 COMMUNITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES RECOMMENDATIONS GC#282/06/07/2011 Moved by Mark Hill and seconded by George Montour that Six Nations Council approve that the Six Nations Ethics Committee be placed under the Corporate and Emergency Services Committee. GC#283/06/07/2011 Moved by George Montour and seconded by Mark Hill that the Draft Fire Services, Fire Department Policy and Procedures Manual be forwarded to Six Nations Council for their review and provide comments to the Six Nations Fire Chief and that the manual come back at a later date for approval. Community member raised concerns about Six Nations funding being used to train non-native, non-band members. And that they do not live close enough to adequately service the community. Councillor states that this is being done because Six Nations members are not showing interest. Does the procedure manual prioritize recruitment of Six Nations members? GC#284/06/07/2011 Moved by George Montour and seconded by Mark Hill that Councillor Roger Jonathan do a radio interview with the Brant County Crime Stoppers in the near future on Six Nations view of having Crime Stoppers on the Reserve. (6) MAY 24, 2011 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE RECOMMENDATIONS GC#285/06/07/2011 Moved by George Montour and seconded by Roger Jonathan that a meeting be set up with the CKRZ Board to discuss Six Nations $25,000 donation. GC#286/06/07/2011 Moved by Melba Thomas and seconded by Lewis Staats that the Six Nations Council support the application to the Ministry of Tourism and Culture for conducting cultural mapping of the territory.

4 PAGE 4 GC#287/06/07/2011 Moved by Carl Hill and seconded by Robert Johnson that the Six Nations Council waive second reading on motion GC#286/06/07/2011. GC#288/06/07/2011 Moved by Helen Miller and seconded by Ava Hill that the Six Nations Council approve payment of KPMG Invoices N in the total amount of TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($25,000) for services rendered for the audit of the financial statement for 2011 TC Conversion. GC#289/06/07/2011 Moved by Lewis Staats and seconded by Robert Johnson that the Six Nations Council waive second reading on motion GC#288/06/07/2011. GC#290/06/07/2011 Moved by Robert Johnson and seconded by Lewis Staats that the Six Nations Council approve this expenditure, not to exceed $55, to Lafarge Aggregates for the supply and delivery of A gravel to Road #265, from the 2011/2012 MTO Subsidy. GC#291/06/07/2011 Moved by Carl Hill and seconded by Lewis Staats that the Six Nations Council waive second reading on motion GC#290/06/07/2011. GC#292/06/07/2011 Moved by Helen Miller and seconded by Robert Johnson that the Six Nations Council accept BML Roofing System s quote and that a contract be signed with BML Roofing System for the flat roof replacement at Jay Silverheels Complex in the amount of $22, GC#293/06/07/2011 Moved by George Montour and seconded by Robert Johnson that the Six Nations Council waive second reading on motion GC#292/06/07/2011. GC#294/06/07/2011 Moved by Helen Miller and seconded by George Montour that the Six Nations Council approve the line painting this year in the amount of $ per km for approximately kms, totalling $40,408.50, from the Operation and Maintenance budget. GC#295/06/07/2011 Moved by Robert Johnson and seconded by Wray Maracle that the Six Nations Council waive second reading on motion GC#294/06/07/2011.

5 PAGE 5 (7) JUNE 1, 2011 HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS GC#296/06/07/2011 Moved by Ava Hill and seconded by Helen Miller that the Six Nations Elected Council approves that the Six Nations Human Services Committee is the designated Board of Directors for overseeing the continued development and the operations of the Family Health Team. GC#297/06/07/2011 Moved by Ava Hill and seconded by Carl Hill that the Six Nations Council waive second reading on motion GC#296/06/07/2011. GC#298/06/07/2011 Moved by Helen Miller and seconded by Ava Hill that the Six Nations Elected Council approve and sign the Amended Medical Transportation Contribution Agreement ON A02. GC#299/06/07/2011 Moved by Helen Miller and seconded by Ava Hill that the Six Nations Council waive second reading on motion GC#298/06/07/2011. GC#300/06/07/2011 Moved by Helen Miller and seconded by Ava Hill that the Chief or a Designate send correspondence to Dave Levac to voice concerns regarding Bill 179 and that a letter be sent under the Chiefs signature to Minster Broten regarding non-consultation with First Nations and Six Nations Children will not be adopted by non-native families. GC#301/06/07/2011 Moved by Helen Miller and seconded by Ava Hill that the Six Nations Council waive second reading on motion GC#300/06/07/2011. (8) LETTER FROM SIX NATIONS PUBLIC LIBRARY re: TRESPASSING CONCERNS Letter stated many concerns with late night alarm set-offs and young children loitering in the late hours. GC#302/06/07/2011 Moved by Lewis Staats and seconded by Ross Johnson that the Six Nations Council share Six Nations Public Library letter of concerns with the Six Nations Police Commission and Police Service and request that they pay more attention at this time to the area surrounding the Youth protest outside the old Police Station. (9) RECOGNITION OF BUSINESS GC#303/06/07/2011 Moved by Lewis Staats and seconded by Dave Hill that the Six Nations Council recognize Payless Convenience, owned by Stephanie Lace Hill as a business operating in the Six Nations of the Grand River.

6 (10) SCHEDULING AND DELEGATIONS GENERAL COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE 6 GC#304/06/07/2011 Moved by Carl Hill and seconded by George Montour that Six Nations Council approve Councillors Ava Hill, Helen Miller and Chief Montour to attend the All Ontario Chiefs Conference meetings in Toronto, Ontario on June 14-16, 2011 and that Councilor Melba Thomas be approved to attend June 14, GC#305/06/07/2011 Moved by Dave Hill and seconded by George Montour that the Six Nations Council approve Councillors Robert Johnson, Ava Hill, Melba Thomas, Carl Hill, Ross Johnson, Wray Maracle and Chief William Montour to attend lobby meetings in Ottawa, Ontario on June 22-24, GC#306/06/07/2011 Moved by George Montour and seconded by Lewis Staats that the Six Nations Council approve Councillors Robert Johnson, Ava Hill, and Chief William Montour to attend the Assembly of First Nations Annual General Assembly in Moncton, New Brunswick on July GC#307/06/07/2011 Moved by Carl Hill and seconded by Melba Thomas that Chief William Montour send letter to the RDG informing that June 21 Aboriginal Solidarity Day will be a Six Nations holiday and that Six Nations Schools will be closed. NEW BUSINESS Picnic Table Request Youth protesters requesting to borrow Six Nations Council Administration picnic tables. It is suggested that they be informed that the picnic tables in Veterans Park that are there for the Communities use not to be removed from the park. Water Treatment Plant EPA Due to rising costs Six Nations portion of the cost share has went up to 15 plus million. Requesting Six Nations Council re-approval of the EPA GC#308/06/07/2011 Moved by Robert Johnson and seconded by Ross Johnson that Six Nations Council direct the Senior Administrative Officer, Dayle Bomberry to investigate where the $15.5 million dollars, Six Nations share of the new cost of the Water Treatment Plant, will come from and report back to Six Nations Council at a special meeting to be called when information is received. 9 IN FAVOR 3 OPPOSED GC#309/06/07/2011 Moved by Robert Johnson and seconded by Dave Hill that Six Nations Council approve Chief William Montour to attend an Ontario First Nations Limited Partnership meeting on June 23, 2011 in Toronto.

7 PAGE 7 GC#310/06/07/2011 Moved by Dave Hill and seconded by Robert Johnson that Six Nations Council waive second reading on resolution GC#309/06/07/2011. ADJOURNMENT TO IN-CAMERA GC#310/06/07/2011 Moved by Dave Hill and seconded by Lewis Staats that the open session of the June 7, 2011 General Council meeting be adjourned at 8:40pm CHIEF WILLIAM K. MONTOUR