NRF REVITALIZATION BOARD MEETING
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 - 11:00 AM, UNTF Offices - 151 E 500 N, Blanding, UT 84511; Virtual Option via Zoom - https://utahgov.zoom.us/j/85985413878 Meeting ID: 859 8541 3878 Dial by your location +1 253 205 0468 US +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)..
AGENDA
1. Welcome & Introductions 1.a Introductions
Evan Curtis, Board Chair
Silvia Stubbs, San Juan County Commissioner (Western Utah Navajo area)
Jamie Harvey, San Juan County Commissioner (Eastern Utah Navajo area)
Curtis Yanito, Mexican Water Council Delegate (NUC Board Chair) Martha Saggboy, Mexican Water Chapter President (Utah Navajo Chapter President)
2. Approval of Minutes
2.a Approval of minutes from November 13, 2023 meeting.
3. Fund Report
3.a Current balances (as of 3/25/2024)
CHAPTER AVAILABLE
Aneth 359,426
Dennehotso 67,035
Mexican Water 249,162
Navajo Mountain 346,285
Oljato 950,721
Red Mesa 146,349
Teecnospos 169,100
Non-Chapter -
Interest 296,892
4. Board Business
4.a Cancellation of Grant 718
Grant 718 - $2,500 in grant funding approved from incomplete application at 1/21/2020 board meeting, but missing application materials never submitted. Subsequently, NRF approved $3,000 with completed application on 12/6/2022 for
the same project (776).
4.b Expired Grants - Renewals
Requested board action (see attached list)
4.c Grants expiring soon
Notice to the board that the attached list of grants will expire on 6/30/2024.
5. Project Applications
5.a Non-Chapter - San Juan County - Inclusive Employment Study
$30,000 requested for a program to improve the diversification in government sector jobs in San Juan County, specifically to establish a clear path for Native Americans to become educated on opportunities that exist for employment in government sector jobs at an early age. Funds will be used for consultants to meet with Native American tribes and identify barriers to employment, for implementation, brochures, and recruitment materials.
5.b Navajo Utah Commission - Change to Fiscal Agent - 23-09-15--NUC-795
Request from NUC to have San Juan County as the fiscal agent for the $100,000 appropriated for the EIS for the Navajo Mountain / Oljato Road Project at the 9/15/2023 meeting.
5.c Navajo Utah Commission - Change to Fiscal Agent - 23-09-15--NUC-796
Request from NUC to have the Utah Navajo Trust Fund as the fiscal agent for the $300,000 appropriated for matching Olene Walker Housing Loan Funds constructing one home per chapter at the 9/15/2023 meeting.
5.d Aneth - Veteran's New Housing Construction - Matthew Jim
$66,394.40 requested for the construction of a 28' x 44' (1,232 sf), 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home for veteran Matthew Jim. UNTF matching $60,000.
5.e Aneth - New Veteran Home Construction - James Nez
$66,394.40 for the construction of a new 28' x 44' (1,232 sf) 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home for veteran James Nez. UNTF is matching $60,000.
5.f Mexican Water - Powerline Extension - Luke Sagg
$2,770.50 request for the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority to construct an overhead powerline to the existing home of Luke Sagg. It also includes archaeological
clearances and biological clearances, as that requirement was not in place when the homesite lease was obtained. UNTF is matching $3,370.50.
5.g Red Mesa - Scope of Work Change - Home Renovation, Betty Sitnajinnie
Request to revise the Scope of Work from new roofing materials and vinyl flooring to the following:
Install metal roofing and underlayment, replace any deteriorated parts of the roof plywood deck, replace up to 6 windows and repair areas around windows since the windows will be smaller, repaint exterior, repaint the interior of two bedrooms and living room area, repair wheelchair ramp so that the slope is no steeper than 1' per foot, add extension to metal roofing overhang on the front door covered porch, and if there is sufficient funds, build a small deck and stairs at the back door.
5.h Red Mesa - New Home - Franklin & Vonda Warren
$67,267 requested for construction of a new 28' x 44' (1232 sf) 3 bedroom 2 bath home for Franklin Jr. and Vonda Warren. UNTF is matching $62,092.
6. Board Member Issues
6.a Oath of Office - Required
6.b Proposed Meeting Schedule
Thursday, June 13, 2024 @ 11:00 (in person - Blanding)
Friday, September 27, 2024 @ 11:00 (in person - joint with UNTF board in Blanding) Friday, November 22, 2024 @ 11:00 (in person - joint with UNTF board in Mexican Water)
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
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