The Sault Tribe Board of Directors meetings just aren't what they used to be. A tad bit unorganized with an agenda that consisted of headings but no content. The meeting lasted a very short time with much of it spent in closed session.
There was a surprise or two...one being a vote to choose the next VP with Cathy Abramson voting for Tom Miller instead of Lana Causley. The tie was broken by Chairman Joe McCoy who chose Lana as his co-partner instead of Tom. Pat Rickley, who has been a disappointment to those who elected him, also chose Lana over Tom. Rickley lost most of his support because he did just the opposite of what he told his supporters he would do if elected. Many believe it will be a piece of cake for any opponent he will face when his term is up in 2 years.
A special meeting date was set with much effort to arrange it so that it didn't conflict with the meeting with the United States Attorney, as announced by Kristi Little. Oddly, some of the directors found it necessary to quickly state repeatedly, 'yeah, the annual meeting we usually have with the United States attorney.' "Yup, him,..the United States attorney that comes every year to meet with us." "Yeah, the normal meeting we have every year with the U.S. attorney..." I had the distinct feeling they were leaving something out of the picture, like "Oops."
It is also notable that Deb Pine, daughter of Jolene Nertoli and relative of Bouschor's continued to represent herself as arrogantly as she has since she was elected. A motion was made by Denise Chase asking the chairman to excuse himself from voting should there be a tie vote for VP. Leaning forward, Pine extracted as much drama as she could muster up with a flip of the head and slamming her eyelids up and down as if trying to slap down a fly, expelled one angry word, "Why?" For all her showy effort, there were few members to show it to since there were only a dozen or so members in the audience. No one seconded the motion...fear of what Pine would do?...the motion failed.
Come back to the meetings people...I have high hopes that three of the new directors will provide support for those directors who have continued to work in the tribes best interest. Let them know you appreciate their efforts with your attendance. Hope to see you there.
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The question is ----- Did Lyin Causley Seal The Deal with Rickley, the same way that she did with McCoy.
These people see the writing on the wall. They know this is their last chapter in Sault Tribe government. They failed to lead so, now, they will take what they can get
Why would anyone vote for Miller??
the funny thing is that none of the rest of board knows their constitution and bylaws it did not require a second and the bylaws clearly state that ANY BRD MEMBER THAT HAS TO VOTE ON PERSONALLY CONFLICTING VOTE SHALL EXCUSE THEMSELVES FROM VOTEING this means that lana could not except nomination and joe could not vote but as usual certain brd members feal they are above the rules. Deb Pine showed all tribal members that she is in their pockets.all of this goes back to certain brd members being afraid of other things coming out they will not let Tony,Vic,Christy,Cheryl,Jaimie get in any heat because they have all stated if they lose their jobs they will spill their stories to others(mainly feds) this then brings us to i do not have to do any thing but collect a check Pat Rickly all i can say what a joke he will only make it one term even the white people in his unit say he is useless.he has indirectly (thru Tony) had to many people fired from casino all he tells voters is you will have to talk to Tony when asked questions about employment wrong doings no protection from brd members for employees i recently was informed that three different unions have been contacted by team members and a petition is secretly being passed to employees at the casino i hope the team members will show their support and unionise it would be the best thing for the future of the casinos
Pat Rickley is still wondering how he got voted in. The one term wonder will be replaced by Doug Goudreau in 2 years. Pay your bills up Pat because your fat cat lifestyle is coming to an end.
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